by Claire Pillsbury | Sep 3, 2019
Peruvian startup ONHelp allows any person or company, including universities and NGOs, to fund charity projects, without needing money. Headquartered in Lima, Co-founder and CEO Fiorella Torres leads a team of seven individuals. The company transforms hours into money...
by Claire Pillsbury | Sep 3, 2019
Founded in 2012, Minka seeks to empower at-risk women through fashion, design, and accessories. Co-Founders Ignacia and Andrea Núñez were inspired by the skills of the women they met while volunteering in prisons. Minka uses fabrics and scraps that are discarded by...
by Claire Pillsbury | Sep 3, 2019
“We founded Kichink because we believe e-commerce is able to democratize the tools to thrive in the economy. In the same way the internet democratizes information, we believe that e-commerce can do that to help people make money,” explained Claudia de Heredia,...
by Claire Pillsbury | Sep 3, 2019
Located in the city of Pachuca in the state of Hidalgo, Karzi seeks to promote the use of handmade accessories and garments inspired by Mexico’s art and culture. Carmelina Ramirez founded Karzi to emphasize the value of talented artisans in Mexico in crafting unique,...
by Claire Pillsbury | Sep 3, 2019
Founded in 2013, Peruvian based startup Culqi is working to simplify payments in Latin America and empower entrepreneurs and businesses to improve their results through technology. While at university, CEO and Co-Founder Amparo Nalvarte and her classmate (and...
