Alejandro V. BetancourtI am Starting the ‘12 Start-ups in 12 Months Challenge’ (What, Why, How)Last week I lost the part-time, remote gig that I had. As you can probably tell, right now — heading into the Christmas break and with the…Nov 23, 20202Nov 23, 20202
Alejandro V. BetancourtReflections on Early Traction and Building TrustOver the last few months Macondo Club has been building a movement within Venezuela. The core ingredients of which are books and Trust…Jun 14, 2019Jun 14, 2019
Alejandro V. BetancourtinMango MarketsMango Markets — The Origins (Why?)The first question that any person that wishes to undertake an innovative project should ask themselves is ‘What problem are we trying to…Sep 11, 2018Sep 11, 2018
Alejandro V. BetancourtinMango MarketsVenezuela’s Challenge — Trascend From Cheap Labour for The World To a Powerhouse of Innovation.In recent years Venezuela has become the source of the cheapest skilled labour in the world. An Indian worker charging $4 an hour is…Sep 2, 2018Sep 2, 2018
Alejandro V. BetancourtinMango MarketsOn The Widespread Adoption of Cryptocurrencies — Venezuela’s OpportunityOver the last few months, there has been an ever-increasing hype about the rise of blockchain technology (Web 3.0!)May 8, 2018May 8, 2018
Alejandro V. BetancourtWhat the rise of Blockchain technology means for Government.An analysis of the last few decades show that there is a cyclical nature to developments in technology. Each decade an epoch occurs where a…Mar 1, 2018Mar 1, 2018
Alejandro V. BetancourtBlockchain Bookclub — ‘The White Tiger’ by Aravind Adiga“But I complain about the police the way the rich complain [never ending stream of bribes and payouts]; not the way the poor complain…Nov 19, 2017Nov 19, 2017
Alejandro V. BetancourtReacting Calmly to Dystopian ‘Laws Against Hate’In late 2017 a small South American country that must not be named passed a Law Against Hate. Its citizens are only allowed to love the…Nov 17, 2017Nov 17, 2017
Alejandro V. BetancourtLaw Ball 7.0 — ‘The Last One’Every law ball is the same, but you are not.Sep 18, 2017Sep 18, 2017
Alejandro V. BetancourtGoldman Sachs, Venezuelan Bonds & The Golden StraitjacketGoldman Sachs is a global investment bank with big ambitions and a bit of greed. Venezuela is a little country with big oil reserves and…Jun 2, 2017Jun 2, 2017
