#56 Raise VC or bootstrap? - Claudio Schlegel

In this episode of Startuplinks, Ray sits down with Claudio Schegel, an angel investor with extensive experience in the startup ecosystem. From the importance of personal branding to the evolution of nearshoring and the future of fintech in Latin America, they explore crucial topics for entrepreneurs and anyone interested in the world of startups.

Claudio shares his perspective on the investor decision-making process, highlighting the need to find the right financing and build strong barriers to entry. He also offers practical advice for young entrepreneurs, emphasizing the importance of focusing on the process, valuing relationships, and making decisions based on personal values. Don’t miss this episode, packed with insights and useful advice for your entrepreneurial journey!

Highlights:

• Personal branding and openness in the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
• The investor decision-making process.
• Scalability and the right financing for startups.
• The evolution of nearshoring and building strong barriers to entry.
• The importance of mentorship and managing FOMO.
• The future of fintech in Latin America and advice for young entrepreneurs.

About Claudio Schlegel

Claudio Schlegel is an entrepreneur and prominent angel investor in Mexico and Latin America. He has invested in more than 15 startups with exponential growth. He is a passionate advocate for the entrepreneurial ecosystem.

He holds an MBA from IE Business School, a Data Science certificate from HarvardX, and has completed executive education at Columbia Business School.

Claudio’s areas of expertise include company formation, fundraising, closing partnerships, and market positioning strategies. These same activities have led him to invest in and collaborate with startups and companies such as BUO, Aplazo, Branddu, FitHub Colombia, Luable, and Reworth, among others.

He is currently a mentor at Endeavor Mexico and Angel Fellowship at Latitud, and an LP at Platanus Ventures.