Entrepreneurship in Brazil: David Neeleman and Azul
Azul Founder David Neeleman made JetBlue the first airline to earn $100mm annually within five years. Can he find similar success in Brazil? Mr. Neeleman shares his business philosophies and presents his outlook for opportunities and challenges in the Brazilian market.
Orkut v. Facebook: The Battle for Brazil
There's a red-hot battle raging for the loyalty of Brazil's social networkers. Lauren Frasca explores the histories and strategies of the two top contenders - Orkut and Facebook - and dives deep to discover what domination by either of these networks could mean for this developing nation.
Politics at Play: Venezuela and ExxonMobil
Politics and business intermingle in the oil industry as James Walsh explores the emergence of socialism in Venezuela and its potential affects on the South American country's tumultuous relationship with ExxonMobil and the United States.
How Investing in the Base Can Bring Investors out on Top
Alvaro Rodriguez Arregui of IGNIA Partners discusses the dual goals of his venture capital fund to support high-growth social enterprises that serve the base of the pyramid while providing consistent, high returns for his investors.
Bringing Movies to the Masses: The CinePop Model
At the 2009 Social Enterprise Conference, social entrepreneur Ariel Zylbersztejn shares how he turned his love of movies into a for-profit social enterprise that brings movies--along with a host of social services--to suburban Mexico.
Latin America in a Turbulent Financial Environment
The eleventh annual LAHBA conference explored the effects of the crisis on the continent's future from a macroeconomic perspective, as well as the necessary policy responses to ensure its welfare.
Itau and Unibanco: A Merger to Change the Emerging Markets Banking Sector
Ritija Gupta looks in-depth at the Brazilian banking sector, focusing on the recent expansions and government policies that have kept its banks competitive during the global financial crisis.
Unconventional Oil and Gas, Deepwater Exploration
At the 2009 Energy Symposium, Ted Helms, global head of investor relations at Petrobras, highlights Brazil not only as an emerging leader in the unconventional oil industry but also a global example of energy policy.
Equity International's Real Estate Investments in Brazil
Daniel Spear reviews the real estate investment portfolio of Equity International in Brazil, reflecting on the conditions that make the country attractive to investment and the challenges of the financial crisis.