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We are #hiring a Communications and Brands Manager! Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for storytelling and a proven track record in communications and branding? If so, we want to hear from you! 📋 Key Responsibilities: - Implement our communications strategy - Lead branding initiatives - Craft compelling content for various channels - Collaborate with teams for cohesive messaging 🌍 About You: - Experience in communications, PR, or branding - Exceptional writing and storytelling skills - Proficient in digital tools and platforms - Strategic and creative problem-solver ✨ Why Mercy Corps Ventures? Join us to support and scale high-impact ventures that drive climate adaptation and resilience. 🔗 Apply Now: https://lnkd.in/efQvUWim #Hiring #CommunicationsManager #Branding

📢  Oportunidad de Financiamiento  ¿Estas utilizando la Inteligencia Artificial (AI) para promover la adaptación y resiliencia climática? ¿Estas probando un caso de uso de AI que tiene el potencial de impactar a millones de personas en América Latina, África y/o Asia? Revisa la convocatoria de AI for Climate Resilience de Mercy Corps Ventures MCV esta buscando propuestas innovadoras en AI que promuevan la resiliencia climática en alguna de las áreas de nuestra tesis de inversión: - Agricultura adaptativa - Fintech inclusiva - Tecnologías inteligentes para el clima Las organizaciones seleccionadas recibirán financiamiento (equity-free) por hasta USD$100,000. Además recibirán mentoría, asesosoría en medición de impacto y acceso a nuestra red. Más información aquí: https://lnkd.in/eG25cP9b  📆 Aplicaciones abiertas hasta el 21 de julio de 2024

Los temas de diversidad y género no siempre estuvieron en mi radar. Sin embargo, mientras más aprendo del tema y vivo la realidad del mundo de capital de riesgo y el emprendimiento, es evidente que necesitamos que más personas los prioricen. Invertir en fundadores diversos y mujeres no solo es justo, sino también inteligente. Numerosos estudios demuestran que los equipos diversos logran mejores resultados: 🌟 Mayor innovación: La diversidad de perspectivas y experiencias fomenta la creatividad y la innovación dentro de los equipos. 💰 Mejor rendimiento financiero: Las empresas con diversidad de género en sus equipos directivos tienen un 39% más de probabilidades de superar a sus competidores en términos de rentabilidad. 😊 Mayor satisfacción y retención de empleados: Los entornos de trabajo inclusivos aumentan la satisfacción laboral . 🌍 Acceso a mercados más amplios: Los equipos diversos están mejor equipados para comprender y atender a una base de clientes variada. Para mas datos ver https://lnkd.in/eEKvGy83 Sin embargo, la divesidad es DIFICIL! Hoy en día, solo el 17% del capital de VC se destina a equipos con una mujer cofundadora. Por eso, me alegra compartir que seré parte del panel de jurados de WeXchange Women STEMpreneurs Competition 2024!🙌 Esta es una iniciativa creada por el IDB Lab con el apoyo de AVP Ventures, que busca identificar a las emprendedoras STEM más innovadoras y dinámicas de América Latina y el Caribe para conectarlas con potenciales oportunidades de acceso a financiamiento. Participa para ser una de las startups finalistas que viajarán a Buenos Aires, Argentina y presentarán su compañía ante inversionistas y actores clave del ecosistema de innovación de América Latina y el Caribe.🎯 Aplica antes del 7 de julio📅 Más info 👉https://lnkd.in/ezb7i_Di

Agtech investments have great potential for impact and financial returns. Latam has incredible founders that can produce food for the global population while caring for our planet. We need more and different types of capital to support them.

Grateful and excited after 3 intense days in São Paulo for the World Agri-Tech summit 🌱✨ • 🌎 Enormous opportunities in LATAM to feed the world’s growing 8 billion population. Did you know Brazil became the world’s largest agricultural exporter in less than 10 years, with over $131 billion in Ag trade trade balance? 🇧🇷 • 🌾 Agriculture can outperform national GDP. Agribusiness grew by 51% vs 3% Brazilian GDP in 10 years 🤯 • 🚀 Met & reconnected with amazing entrepreneurs with incredible innovations tackling sector challenges. Cesar Urrutia, Julia Mensa, Laura Macció, Irving Rivera, Mili Romano, Fernando Martinez de Hoz, Ricardo Jaramillo • 💡 Connected with like-minded investors who see Ag & Food tech as high-impact, high-return opportunities. Francisco Javier Salvatelli, Kevin Zussman, Antonio Moreira Salles, Pedro Sampaio, Juan Martin Ninfea, Miguel Ángel Flórez Pérez, Felipe Gutierrez Mesa • 🔬 Learned about deep tech innovations in biologicals, precision agriculture, geospatial, and beyond. Some are mind-blowing! Thanks for the insights George Crane. • 👩🌾 Exciting to see women leading as founders, investors and corporate leaders in a traditionally male-dominated sector. Optimistic for greater gender balance in the sector in the coming years. Ariadne Caballero, Magdalena Coronel, Olga Egorova, CFA, Clorinda Mántaras, Angela Prieto Vélez, Nadine Alameh, Silvia Massruhá keep working your magic! 💫 As we discussed during our panel on investment trends in the region, despite the funding winter hitting Agtech particularly hard, we believe in the sector’s potential. Agriculture plays a crucial role in climate mitigation and adaptation. To achieve sustainable food production while caring for our planet, we need innovative solutions and increased capital. We also need diverse investment instruments and greater collaboration between the government, private sector, investors and development organizations. Tomás Peña, Francisco Jardim, Bernardo Milesy, Flavio Zaclis and Gonzalo Perez-Taiman it was a pleasure chatting with you! Looking forward to continuing working together. I remain optimistic! LATAM can drive a big paradigm shift. Can’t wait to see what our entrepreneurs continue to build. Thanks for an amazing event Sasha Forster and Tom Bennett! Daniel Block always a pleasure to hang out. Brasil é incrível, com pessoas maravilhosas! Espero voltar em breve! 🎉🇧🇷

📕 Book Recommendation I just finished reading Decide and Conquer: 44 Decisions that will Make or Break All Leaders by David Siegel former CEO of Meetup and Investopedia. I really enjoyed it! The book it’s an entertaining ride into the rollercoaster of working at a WeWork acquirered company - turns out reality is even stranger than Hollywood. More importantly, it’s packed with real-life examples, practical advice, and frameworks for anyone looking to improve their decision-making skills and run a successful business. What I love the most is that the first item in the decision famework is to *be kind*. I wish more leaders saw business as a force to drive meaningful impact and kindness in the world. This is not opposed to what is *good for the business* if you have the right mission. My top 3 takeaways: 1. Embrace being a Generalist: People with diverse knowledge and experience bring unique value. If this is you, don’t shy away from it—lean into this unique trait. 2. Set clear mission and values: This will make decision-making easier. 3. Balance short-term wins vs. long-term success: It’s a balancing act. Quick wins are important, but always keep your focus on the North Star goals. David, thanks again for sharing your experience so openly so that others can learn from your journey. Some of my favorite highlights 💫

Excited to return to Brazil after nearly 20 years! Next week I’m headed to Sao Paulo for my first World Agri-Tech experience. Two main reasons have me thrilled: 1. Brazil holds a special place in my heart. The energy, good vibes, creativity, and music are unmatched. I have the best memories from my time living in Brasilia, getting to know the country, and making lasting friendships. Love the people and their vibes. 2. Agtech presents an opportunity to reimagine our food systems.🌱 Having worked with FAO, I’ve seen firsthand the challenges smallholders face globally. The pandemic reminded us that even when the world stops, we still need to eat everyday. We must improve how we feed the world while caring for our planet. I’m thrilled to learn about the latest innovations in the region. And to top it all off, I’ll be joining a panel with leading Agtech investors in the region: Gonzalo Perez-Taiman, Tomás Peña, Francisco Jardim, Flavio Zaclis and Bernardo Milesy. Looking forward to discussing how we can work together to support innovations in Latam to reach the next level. I’ll be alongside the amazing Daniel Block. If you’ll be there, send us a message – I’d love to connect! Preciso praticar meu português!

Check out this Bloomberg News article featuring Meridia’s work verifying compliance with the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). Their efforts are vital in ensuring sustainable and transparent supply chains. 🔍 Key Highlights: • Reliable Compliance: Meridia’s verification techniques guarantee adherence to EUDR, giving buyers confidence in their supply chains. • Transparency: Detailed tracking and reporting provide buyers with clear insights into the sustainability of their products. • Support for Smallholder Farmers: Meridia empowers smallholder farmers by helping them meet compliance requirements, opening up new market opportunities and promoting fair trade. • Sustainability Leadership: Partnering with Meridia helps businesses lead in environmental stewardship and meet consumer demand for eco-friendly practices.

Last week, I had the opportunity to participate in some of the events of the #innPact Week organized by Five One Labs - Connected with mission-aligned investors Sergio Cadavid Ramos, Lina Ramírez, Nicole Schaub, Laura Muñoz, Andra Ehrenkranz, Ana María Prieto Peña, Miguel Vanegas Torres, Moises Alberto Carrill Oyola - Learned about the Refugee Lens Investment. It probides a framework to assess and qualify refugee investments based on criteria such as ownership, leadership, workforce, and users. - Explored 13 startups working in the migrant space. I was particularly excited to see the progress of companies I've previously met MUTA, ZhanaSolutions and Motopack. Also to discover the great work being done by Retorna, wawa, Acreditta, Bithonor. Can’t wait to see what you all continue to build. - Had the pleasure of welcoming some of the investors and the 51Labs team to my city, Cartagena. David Siegel, Tim Docking, Vibhav Prasad, Dan Teran it was a pleasure to show you a bit of our Magical City. Hope to see you back in town! - Discussed the opportunities to use entrepreneurship as a driver for social and economic development in #cartagena. Andres F. Hernandez, Jesús Alberto Cruz, Carolina Rosales González, Leonardo Castillo Loaiza, Lina María Cano Iriarte, Mallory St. Claire, Jorge Andres Moisés Gonzalez. We need to continue to work together to support entrepreneurship and innovation as a driver of inclusive value creation. Thank for bringing together such an amazing crowd Alice Bosley, Mauricio Burgos Blanquicet and the whole Five One Labs