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Onwards and Upwards … connecting the world through SpaceMobile

…h the company’s Series-A round. After meeting its founder, Abel Avellan, and understanding the greatness of what he was set to accomplish, we immediately knew we wanted to be a part of it. On the heels of the year that we were all forced into lock-down and Internet access became a basic necessity for humankind, the prospect of connecting the unconnected has never been more essential. Since we invested in AST SpaceMobile, the company signed partn…

E-lite Education – Disrupting the Standard Educational Models

While attending the Internet Cowboys Unconference in Jackson, Wyoming – a gathering of some of the greatest minds in the technology world – I noticed that the evolution of educational models was the hot topic of discussion. I was fascinated to be part of that discussion and what follows are some insights.

A great way to start the year

El Guaco is the tenth school that we have helped rebuild through the Fundación Tropicalia. Three years ago, as we began the planning work for Tropicalia, a low density, high end, sustainable resort that my family is developing in the area, we realized that there was a lot of work to be done with the community if we wanted it to become an integral part of the project.

Top Latin American Brands by BrandZ

I recently attended the presentation of Top Latin American Brands by the talented Sir Marten Sorrell, Chief Executive of WPP, and the team of Millward Brown.

Mobius.Lab Productions – Born to Implement a Disruptive Innovation Strategy

…cello Coltro, EVP of Cisneros Media Distribution to share our new vision and thoughts behind the creation of Mobius.Lab, our newest production and distribution venture. I hope you enjoy reading Marcello’s account that follows….. When you are invited to lead a content distribution division in one of the largest Hispanic media conglomerates you face a unique challenge: To set the next strategies that can follow an already successful 50+ year-old f…

On Promises of The Commons in Caracas (and its Traffic)

…art at the Colección Patricia Phelps de Cisneros. Originally from Mexico and living in New York City, she travels extensively within Latin America conducting field research for the collection. — ACG After an hour-long traffic jam—not an unusual experience nowadays in the streets of Caracas—we finally arrived to Lugar Común, one of most interesting independent bookstores in Latin America. We were there because some of the foreign presenters…

Ai Weiwei’s, Never Sorry and Vik Muniz’, Wasteland

In preparation for my upcoming trip to Brazil for the Sao Paulo Bienal I wanted to write about two artists whose films I have found to be transformative. Ai Weiwei’s Never Sorry and Vik Muniz’ Wasteland are two films that successfully give you access to the mind of the artist and the world they are trying to change.

Miami Vice, Art Basel and now a Tech Hub

In the past 10 years it has had a rebirth, many would say thanks to Art Basel Miami Beach and the focus that the art fair brought the city.

Geeks on a Plane Miami Send-Off

While in Miami last week, I participated in the send-off party for the Geeks on a Plane Latin America Tour. I was one of three panelists invited to talk to this group of about 40 entrepreneurs the night before they set off on a 10-day tour to Mexico City, Sao Paolo and Buenos Aires.

Audio Ad

…we created the Cisneros Interactive division. Its mission was to monetize and optimize the digital traffic of Latin America and the Hispanic market of the United States. We started with solutions for mobile phones through Adsmovil and online with RedMas, and this year we venture into the world of digital audio through the creation of Audio.Ad. For this blog entry, I invited our associate Gonzalo Alonso, Managing Director of Audio.Ad, to write abo…