Young Professionals of the Americas

On Monday, September 30, YPA hosted a screening of the documentary “A Dangerous Assignment: Uncovering Corruption in Venezuela,” in partnership with PBS/FRONTLINE. After, attendees hear from the film’s protagonist Armando.info reporter?Roberto Deniz in conversation with director?Juan Ravell, producer?Jeff Arak, and The Atlantic's?Gisela Salim-Peyer. Thanks for joining us!

On October 15, join YPA for a conversation with Aitor Jauregui, Head of Latin America for BlackRock. In conversation with his BlackRock colleague and YPA Steering Committee member Michael Seitz, Jauregui will discuss market trends in the region, in addition to his leadership insights and career journey. YPA members can register now: https://lnkd.in/eVYtk9h6

Exciting News for YPA! We’re thrilled to announce the newest Steering Committee members for New York and DC, who will be instrumental in driving the growth of the Young Professionals of the Americas (YPA) network with their expertise and leadership! Kate Kiewel is a Vice President at Bicycle Capital, the largest growth equity fund dedicated to Latin America backed by prominent institutions like Mubadala Capital and Claure Group. Kate leverages her background across investing, fundraising, and operating. Facundo Robles is the Program Coordinator of the Wilson Center’s Latin America Program in Washington, D.C. Prior to this position, Facundo served as the President of the Latin America and Caribbean Policy Association (LAPA) at Georgetown University and co-founded the Iberoamerican Council of Political Leadership (ICPL), which convenes monthly meetings with regional leaders to discuss public policy. He was also a Research Assistant at the Wilson Center's Latin America Program. We’re excited for the contributions Kate and Facundo will bring to help elevate YPA to new heights!

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for an engaging and informative conversation on the future of social impact investing in Latin America! ?? Special thanks to our inspiring speakers, Lucia Montalvo Castro of Salkantay Ventures and Gabriela Carrasco of Reciprocal, for sharing their insights on how impact-driven investments are transforming communities and creating opportunities across Latin America and the world. And thank you to our own Alfredo Solloa for moderating. We also learned about gender lens investing, and were so fortunate to have two female speakers who are incredible role models in this sector. Learn more about YPA to join more conversations like this: https://shorturl.at/zZPqZ

Join us next week for a conversation on impact investing in Latin America, with Gabriela Carrasco and Alfredo Solloa! For those of you in NYC, there are still a few spots left to join us in person. Otherwise, you can watch live! Register here: https://lnkd.in/eee7QF5N Pía Fuentealba Young Professionals of the Americas Reciprocal Salkantay Ventures

We are very excited to host Lucia Montalvo Castro from Salkantay Ventures and Gabriela Carrasco from Reciprocal to talk about impact investing. Join us in person in NY or virtually.

Join us for a new?YPA Cafecito on Emerging Models and Perspectives in Impact Investing in Latin America! Hear from industry leaders Lucia Montalvo of Salkantay Ventures and Gabriela Carrasco of Reciprocal as they share their expertise on innovative financing models and the critical role of women in sustainable development. ?? Date:?September 11, 2024 ?? Time:?6 - 8 PM ET ?? Location: 680 Park Ave, New York,?& Zoom (Hybrid) Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, network, and be inspired to make a difference! Register now ??: https://lnkd.in/eee7QF5N

Last night was a fantastic one for YPA, with vibrant events lighting up Miami, DC, and New York! ???? In DC, members experienced the excitement of a live taping of Democracy Dialogues featuring insightful discussions with Eric Farnsworth and Franco Ordonez on the upcoming U.S. elections. ?? Meanwhile, in Miami, our members engaged in a dynamic panel on the 2024 Venezuela election with expert insights from Dr. Eduardo Gamarra, Nathan Crooks, and YPA Steering Committee member Mario Di Giovanni. ?? And in NYC, our members enjoyed a lively networking happy hour, making valuable connections and sharing great moments. Thank you to our Steering Committee member Elizabeth Gonzalez for hosting! Thanks to everyone who joined us and made these events unforgettable! Stay tuned for more amazing opportunities to connect and learn with YPA.

We were honored to host a virtual conversation with Bicycle Capital’s Vice President Kate Kiewel and our Steering Committee member Jorge S. about the investment and venture capital landscape in Latin America. Kate shared insights ranging from the firm’s thesis to the forecast on exits in the region. “What we believe is this cross-pollination between global world and Latin America is really what’s going to lift things even higher,” said Kiewel.? To keep up with our upcoming programs and learn about YPA memberships make sure to visit our page at: www.as-coa.org/ypa

Want to learn more about the investment landscape in Latin America? Join Young Professionals of the America’s for a virtual conversation with Bicycle Capital’s Vice President Kate Kiewel and our Steering Committee Member Jorge S. from JP Morgan to discuss the investment and capital raising forecast in Latin America. Learn about Kate’s mission to foster a community of founders and investors in the region and more. To attend the virtual event, register here: https://shorturl.at/8BJyL