🌎 Exciting News! Join us for the 12th WHALAC at The Wharton School! 🚀 Are you passionate about Latin American business, the growth of Latino communities in the US, and the limitless opportunities they bring? 🌟 Our conference is the ultimate platform to explore, learn, and connect with thought leaders, industry experts, and entrepreneurs who are shaping the future of Latin America's business landscape and empowering Latinos in the United States. 🤝 🗓️ Save the Date: February 9th, 2024 📍 Location: Penn Museum | Wharton Business School, Philadelphia, PA 📌 Topics include: Investments, Tech innovation, Nearshoring, Female leadership, Energy and Mining, and much more! Whether you're an investor, business leader, entrepreneur, or simply curious about the dynamic world of Latin American business and the journey of Latinos in corporate America, this conference is a must-attend event! 🌐 Let's come together to share insights, forge valuable connections, and pave the way for a brighter future. 🌅 Stay tuned for updates on speakers, panels, and registration details. Get ready to be inspired and informed! 🚀 #LatinAmericaBusiness #LatinoLeaders #Innovation #Diversity #BusinessConference #Empowerment #Technology #LATAM #Latinx #HispanicHeritage
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The 12th edition of the Wharton Latin American Conference took place on February 9-10 in the Penn Museum. View the event’s recap on the Harris Program's website: https://lnkd.in/eBVDx3Kb This conference, sponsored by the Harris Program and the Stevens Center, establishes an open and multicultural forum to generate and discuss ideas about the future of Latin America; to debate key business opportunities and challenges of our region; and to generate a concrete path forward toward economic development, social equality, and political stability. “With a steadfast mission to foster an inclusive and diverse dialogue, the conference aims to spark meaningful conversations about Latin America’s future, touching on pivotal themes such as economic progress, social equity, and political stability.” – Burcu Esmer, MA, PhD, academic co-director of the Harris Program #WhartonLatinAmericaConference #WHALAC #PennMuseum #WhartonLatinAmerica
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Two weeks ago, we had an extraordinary experience at the 12th Wharton Latin American Conference (WHALAC) 🌟 🚀, bringing together visionaries, industry experts, and change-makers dedicated to shaping the future of Latin America. It was a privilege to host esteemed keynote speakers like Duane Hughes, Chair of the Advisory Council at UBS, Luis Almagro, Secretary General at Organización de los Estados Americanos, Paulo Passoni, Managing Partner at Valor Capital Group, and Caroline Merin, former COO of Rappi, who was interviewed by Patrick McGinnis, VC investor, for his podcast FOMO Sapiens. 🌐 Throughout the conference, we delved into pivotal topics including Investment and Development, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, and Sustainability and Inclusion, focusing on Latin America. Our panels were enriched by the experiences of extraordinary business and non-profit leaders: Gabriel Vasquez (Andreessen Horowitz), Ana Aristizabal (Winnipeg Ventures), Nicolas Avila (Globant), Eduardo Moore (Grupo Arcor), Goldie Shturman, MBA (DFC), Manuel J Godoy (Félix Pago), Andrés Oliveros González (Astrolab), Carlos Alonso-Torras (Fintech Collective), Mauricio Cordero (Bankaya), Daniel Block (Mercy Corps Ventures), Ady Beitler (Nilus), Diego Ontaneda Benavides (LALA), Eduardo Carrasquilla (Quipu), Ignacio Vollmer (Mercantil Holding Financiero), Mauro Leos (Moody's), Carolina Huaranca Mendoza (First Close Partners), Carmen Rive (Vanguard), Harry Tapia (HACE), Ricardo Hurtado (Hispanic Media LLC), Silvia Lucci (LUHV), and Bruce Datil (Allstate). 🚀 Special thanks to our moderators, including UPenn and Wharton Professors David Musto, Leandro S. Pongeluppe, Angel Alvarado, Mili Lozada, and Amalia Daché, PhD, and LAVCA's Emanuel Hernandez, for guiding with their insights these critical conversations. 🙏 We extend our deepest gratitude to our sponsors whose unwavering support made this event possible. To Globant and Mercantil Banco, our non-profit partner LALA - Latin American Leadership Academy, Prospanica Philadelphia, and all the institutional support within the University of Pennsylvania and The Wharton School, including the Harris Family Alternative Investments Program, The Lauder Institute, La Casa Latina, the Stevens Center for Innovation in Finance, the Mack Institute for Innovation Management, GAPSA, and the Penn Campaign for Community. To all who participated, engaged, and collaborated, thank you for being integral to the success of WHALAC 2024! Your passion and dedication to driving positive change in Latin America are truly inspiring. Let's continue to amplify our impact and build stronger ties for a deep regional business integration 🚀
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We're 2 days away from WHALAC 2024! 🚀 Have you secured your tickets yet? If not, you can find them here: https://lnkd.in/euDabmhJ Tonight, we introduce our panel on "Connecting the Americas: Exploring nearshoring for the US market in Latin America": 💥 Nicolas Avila, Chief Technology Officer for North America at Globant 💥 Eduardo Moore, Senior Procurement & Development Manager for USA & Canada at Grupo Arcor 💥 Goldie Shturman, MBA, Managing Director for Latin America Investment Funds at the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation 💥 David Musto, Faculty Director of the Stevens Center for Innovation in Finance and Ronald O. Perelman Professor in Finance at The Wharton School 🗓️ February 9th and 10th, 2024 📍 Penn Museum | Philadelphia, PA 🎟 Get your ticket at https://lnkd.in/euDabmhJ
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Paulo Passoni will be one of the Keynote Speakers at WHALAC! If you're interested, don't miss out on the opportunity to learn more and connect with him 👏
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