Topics for discussion
2014
Entrepreneurs from different regions and industries will explore the main challenges that an entrepreneur faces when starting, growing and managing a venture in Latin America. We will have insights on how an idea led to action, and how action led to success. The conversation will lead to issues around the role of entrepreneurs in Latin America, the importance of promoting entrepreneurship and what future lays ahead for these individuals.
Possible topics:
Possible topics:
- Current challenges of starting a company and best ways to prevent or mitigate them
- New influx and sources of venture capital in the region
- Industries or trends representing the biggest opportunities
- Countries and cities offering the most attractive entrepreneurial hubs
- Government-funded programs and policies in place to support entrepreneurship
- Latest strategies of startups pursuing to become regional
The social-political panel aims to provide insight on the current issues that hinder the progress of Latin America. Furthermore, how is the region reacting to these different challenges and what measures taken to find solutions.
Possible topics:
Crime
Government corruption
Relationships with the United States
Management of federal budget
Social inequality
Possible topics:
Crime
- What are common causes for high crime rates in L.A.
- What are the most efficient measures that have been implemented to fight crime?
- What alliances could be formed in the continent to collectively fight crime?
Government corruption
- What measures should be taken to deal with government corruption?
- How can different institutions be strengthened in order to form a democracy that can better deal with impunity?
- Is electoral a fraud a legitimate threat to the democracy of Latin American nations?
Relationships with the United States
- Do you believe the U.S. is perceived as the enemy? Politically? Socially? Is it valid? How can relationships be improved?
- How has globalization affected L.A. countries?
Management of federal budget
- What are governments doing to support local businesses?
- How much should be allocated to social projects?
Social inequality
- What are the underlying causes of social inequality?
- Has it improved or worsened over the years?
- What are the best policies have been implemented?
- What is the most effective to include the marginalized sectors into society?
- In your opinion, how is Brazil handling the investments required for a world staged event while balancing it with the people’s social needs?