Silicon Valley Entrepreneurs - What you need to know

15 May 2019 · 28 min
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In this Spanish‑language interview hosted by Eugenia, Argentine founders Alexis Galveris (co‑founder & CEO of Eclect) and Sergio Smirnoff (founder & CEO of Redlines) share their entrepreneurial journeys, from early ventures in Argentina to building startups in Silicon Valley. They discuss how their backgrounds (accounting, MBA, design, corporate operations) shaped their approach, the practical steps of raising capital and pitching in the Valley, and the cultural and regulatory differences between founding a company in Argentina versus the U.S. Both highlight the central challenges of finding product‑market fit, assembling the right team and advisors, and dealing with uncertainty and failure. They offer concrete advice on networking, convincing family, investors, and customers, and stress the importance of perseverance, rapid execution, and learning from setbacks. The conversation also touches on the ecosystem’s maturity, legal and financial frameworks, and the mindset required to succeed as a founder.

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