LATAM
How Brazil's central bank launched its own fintech startup
The Banco Central Do Brasil has had no problem disrupting the country's incumbent financial institutions in an effort to modernize the economy.
Opinion
The Realistic Optimist's collection of opinion pieces from the global startup scene.
Asia
Navigating the choppy waters of Indian edtech
Blessed with a favorable demographic situation and bolstered by the pandemic, Indian EdTech startups went too fast, too far. They are now painfully paying the price of their hubris.
LATAM
The cross-pollination of the US and Mexican startup scene
The long-lasting trade relationship between both countries has strongly impacted the recent growth of the Mexican startup ecosystem.
Opinion
The thunderous entrance of sovereign wealth funds into the VC world
Benefitting from a virtually unlimited influx of capital, sovereign wealth funds have quietly been ramping up their investments in startups worldwide.
Opinion
The rise of startups built on WhatsApp
Following the no-code ethos, founders around the world are leveraging WhatsApp's gargantuan user base to supercharge their startups.
Asia
Airlift: an analysis of Pakistan's biggest startup's failure
Dubbed by some commentators as a "complete disaster", Airlift's sudden and spectacular failure actually makes the entire ecosystem better.
Europe
How Ukraine's startup ecosystem is adapting to the war
The Ukrainian tech scene continues to grow and develop despite Russian aggression.
LATAM
The Peso is dead. Long live crypto.
Plagued by decades of inflation, Argentinians are taking matters into their own hands by adopting and innovating around cryptocurrencies, especially stablecoins.
Asia
How 2 startups make up 2% of Indonesia's GDP
The merger between two of the country's unicorns yields a new era for Indonesian tech
MENA
What makes and breaks the Palestinian startup ecosystem
Three external variables have much to do with the past, current, and future state of the Palestinian startup scene.
Opinion
Why startups are courting convenience stores from Mexico to Indonesia
Convenience stores, especially in emerging markets, represent a treasure trove of opportunities for startups - big tech even wants a slice.
Opinion
The secret ingredient to a successful startup ecosystem: the government
Governments often provide the impetus necessary to get the ball rolling.