“In the end, we will conserve only what we love, we will love only what we understand, and we will understand only what we are taught” — Baba Dioum For the last twelve months, I’ve focused all my efforts on refocusing my career toward contributing to solving the largest challenge our generation has faced: Climate Change. My journey of educating myself through this intricate terrain has been guided by the wisdom of authors, scientists, and visionaries who’ve unraveled the…

Rumbo Ventures’ insights to unleash our region’s potential By Fernando Lelo de Larrea & Alicia Hernández Latin America has always astonished us as a region. From its rich history and diverse cultures, to its breathtaking natural wonders, we always feel proud to call ourselves Latin Americans. Perhaps this love for…

A Personal Reflection on What Matters Most to Me, and Rumbo’s Mission As I reflect upon my 25-year (!) journey in the investing world, I realize that true fulfillment lies in aligning personal values with professional endeavors. Throughout my career, I have witnessed the profound impact that visionary entrepreneurs can have on shaping a better world, and the role of their moral…

From Traditional VC to Impact Investing for Climate “And now that you don’t have to be perfect, you can be good” — John Steinbeck In life, there comes a moment when we are called to align our values with our actions, and leave behind what does not add to this objective. For me, that moment arrived when I…

Why Tesla in Mexico is only the initial sign of what is to come — The last great challenge of humanity, engraved in our collective narrative, is the arrival of a man on the moon fifty years ago. …

The momentum is exhilarating. The pace at which news, breakthroughs, and announcements are happening is unprecedented. …

I enjoy the annual routine of reflecting on my year’s reading as the Holidays approach. Throughout the year I choose books depending on my interests, trips, state of mind, curiosity, or findings. Checking back on my Goodreads log revives those moments and is a good summary of my year in…

These days the 27th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention on Climate Change (COP27) is taking place in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt. …

It was my freshman year of college when I began understanding the opportunities and commitment to change I faced. During my university experience, I understood that the experience was beyond the classroom and I met people who would permanently enrich my life. I found a fascination in the gatherings between…