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Outline of this episode:
- 2:10 – Nathan introduces Matias
- 3:24 – Why Fanatiz?
- 4:58 – Did you always know you would be an entrepreneur?
- 6:45 – Trying to get students into entrepreneurship in 2008
- 8:35 – Getting involved at Start-Up Chile
- 11:02 – The early days of SUP Chile
- 13:12 – For-profit conservation with Patagonia Sur
- 15:07 – Highlights of projects with Patagonia Sur
- 20:21 – Philanthropy in Latin America
- 22:44 – What role do tax incentives play in philanthropy?
- 25:05 – Angel investment as philanthropy
- 25:40 – The Stanford MBA
- 27:13 – Takeaways from time at Stanford
- 28:22 – How to watch soccer abroad without Fanatiz
- 30:12 – Matias’ marketing tips for entrepreneurs
- 34:18 – What’s next for Fanatiz?
- 35:53 – What’s next for the Latin American ecosystem?
- 38:14 – Advice for US investors looking at LatAm
- 39:04 – Advice for LatAm founders looking to raise
- 42:05 – Matias’ advice to his younger self
