Published Sep 23, 2022

20VC: Why Greed is the #1 Enemy of Venture Returns, Why Not Enough VCs Play to Win and Lessons from Scaling to $100M and 1,200 Employees and Then Cratering with Julio Vasconcellos, Founder @ Atlantico

Julio Vasconcellos, founder of Atlantico, delves into the dynamic Latin American tech scene, sharing valuable insights on venture capital success, strategic market selection, and his own journey from Facebook's first Brazilian hire to leading a top VC fund in the region.

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LATAM Tech Ecosystem
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Investment Philosophy
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Founding Journey
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Growth Lessons Unpacked

Latin America's Potential

Winning Mindset

Underrated Angels

Streamlined Fund Management

Craft vs. Scrappiness

Venture Insights Unpacked

Angel to Institutional Shift

Fundraising Challenges

Winning the Market

Lessons from Prefer

Cash on the Table

Growth Challenges

Founder Confidence Crisis

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LATAM Tech Ecosystem

Investment Philosophy

Founding Journey

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LATAM Tech EcosystemJulio Vasconcellos, founder of Atlantico, explores the opportunities and challenges in the Latin American tech market. He discusses the region's potential for growth and the impact of reduced growth capital on startups.

LATAM Tech Ecosystem

Investment PhilosophyJulio Vasconcellos explores the critical elements of venture capital success, focusing on market selection, strategic investment, and capital concentration. He shares insights on balancing risk and reward to achieve substantial returns in competitive markets.

Investment Philosophy

Founding Journey

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