In this episode of Startup Sounds with El Observador, we sit down with Miguel Armaza in Punta del Este during Punta Tech. Miguel, originally from Bolivia but with deep ties to Uruguay, shares his journey from banking to fintech investing and podcasting.
Miguel started the Wharton Fintech Podcast while at the University of Pennsylvania, which led him to become a global fintech investor.
Now, as the co-founder of Gilgamesh Ventures, he has backed 40+ startups with a focus on early-stage fintech. “Curiosity drives success in venture capital.”
We discuss:
- The rise of Uruguay as a global tech hub
- How a podcast led to a VC career
- Lessons from interviewing 300+ fintech leaders
- The future of fintech in LatAm, B2B opportunities, and the rise of industry-specific fintech solutions
- Insights on entrepreneurship, venture capital, and building great companies
This is a must-watch for founders, investors, and fintech enthusiasts! Available now on Spotify and YouTube.
