This time I would like to do something different: share some great advice on work and life from Jimmy Lee. Gustavo Cisneros -Chairman of Cisneros-, sent us these precious tips, having had the luck of personally knowing Jimmy Lee since his days at Chemical Bank when Cisneros acquired the All-American Bottling Company. No need to […]
I have been fortunate enough to travel to diverse places, but Lake Atitlan, formed by the eruption of one of the three volcanoes which surround the lake, is a magical place. We stayed at Laguna Lodge, which was featured in National Geographic’ Best 25 Ecolodges. The lodge itself is great, with a rustic but upscale […]
I am not a huge fan of gourmet restaurants and therefore it is rare that I write about them, however I do have to say my experience at the Pujol restaurant, located in Mexico City, was well worth the trip. Javier Talán, CEO of Coyote Media House recommended it to me. I went with high […]
Technology continues to advance and now more than ever, it is possible to wear a device with an internet connection on our wrists which allows us to access geo localizing maps using GPS, a synchronized calendar and even check the latest stock market fluctuations. We are talking about the new Apple Watch, which has come […]
Apple recently set an excellent example of how to reinvest company profit. The Californian company has made a clear decision to invest in renewable energy by announcing an investment of 850 million dollars to construct a solar energy plant which would allow it to create its own energy supply. Solar Energy The news of its […]
It is always great news when a Latin American start-up succeeds in attracting Silicon Valley’s VC money, and even more when one gets selected by the prestigious accelerator Y Combinator. Y Combinator for those of you who do not know is a mega-famous start-up incubator company and seed fund which has supported and invested in […]
In one of my last blog entries, I wrote about Uber. This time, I am writing about AirBnb, a marketplace selling accommodations. An article on the Wall Street Journal caught my attention: It seems that AirBnB is worth more than Marriott International with its 4,000 hotels under management and US$13.8bn in revenue. In contrast, AirBnB […]
eMarketer’s recent projection that said US Digital Display Ad Spending will Surpass Search Ad Spending in 2016 , led me to think that finally Branding is being given the importance it deserves in digital media. If we analyze the sources of growth in eMarketer’s projection , these seem to support my assumption. Video, Sponsorships, and […]
It is always great news when a Latin American start-up succeeds in attracting Silicon Valley’s VC money, and even more when one gets selected by the prestigious accelerator Y Combinator. Y Combinator for those of you who do not know is a mega-famous start-up incubator company and seed fund which has supported and invested in […]
In one of my last blog entries, I wrote about Uber. This time, I am writing about AirBnb, a marketplace selling accommodations. An article on the Wall Street Journal caught my attention: It seems that AirBnB is worth more than Marriott International with its 4,000 hotels under management and US$13.8bn in revenue. In contrast, AirBnB […]
eMarketer’s recent projection that said US Digital Display Ad Spending will Surpass Search Ad Spending in 2016 , led me to think that finally Branding is being given the importance it deserves in digital media. If we analyze the sources of growth in eMarketer’s projection , these seem to support my assumption. Video, Sponsorships, and […]