Guimar Vaca Sittic is an Argentine entrepreneur turned investor who specializes in marketplaces. Currently based in New York City, Guimar is a principal at FJ Labs.
Outline of This Episode
[0:17] How Guimar got started in the startup world.
[2:33] The path Guimar followed from Argentina to Chicago and beyond.
[5:00] How Guimar was able to make his Argentinian startup happen.
[7:45] Guimar’s advice about Latin American startups persevering toward bigger ideas.
[12:09] The next steps after acquisition.
[20:30] The choices Guimar made about traveling and the real costs of doing so.
[27:34] Why FJ Labs has taken on so many international investments.
[32:30] Success stories in building and funding businesses.
[37:50] Why Brazil for the online used car marketplace?
[39:54] The dynamics of working with a remote team.
[44:55] Advice Guimar would give himself if he were starting over.
