Date and Time
Friday, June 28
10–11 a.m.
Location
Virtual (Zoom)
Learn the ins and outs of Latin America
Did you know that Brazil is the largest economy in Latin America? With its vast natural resources, diverse industries, and a growing consumer market, Brazil is a prime spot for international businesses looking to make a mark. As one of the world's biggest and most varied economies, Brazil covers key sectors like agriculture, mining, energy, manufacturing, and services. Plus, with a large and young population, there's a huge demand for fresh and innovative products and services.
To tap into Brazil's market, you'll need to understand local regulations, consumer habits, and effective market entry strategies. Company founders, C-level executives, and business development managers interested in exploring the Brazilian market, joined us for this webinar featuring Brazilian business experts. We covered:
Brazil's burgeoning business ecosystem and its role on the global stage
Sector-specific opportunities within the Brazilian market
Navigating the legal and regulatory framework in Brazil
Cultural insights for effectively doing business in Brazil
Strategies for overcoming common market entry challenges
Speakers
Dustin Haggett
Founder & CEO | Ipanema Advisors
Dustin Haggett is the founder and CEO of Ipanema Advisors, where he leverages over two decades of experience in international entrepreneurship. sustainable development, and social sector leadership. Previous to Ipanema Advisors, Dustin was on the founding team and Partner at Grupo Carnaúba, a commercial real estate group developing an international tourist destination in northeastern Brazil. A former U.S. Army Non-Commissioned Officer with combat service in Iraq and a fellow at The Global Good Fund, Dustin's discipline and strategic insight underpin his approach to consulting U.S. companies on entering the dynamic Brazilian market. Dustin is fluent in Spanish and Portuguese and splits his time between Brazil and Utah.
Derek Hall
Partner | By Founders for Founders
Derek Hall is a technology entrepreneur and investor, with a keen focus on Brazil and Latin America. He founded Torcedores in 2013, which quickly became one of Brazil's leading online sports content platforms under his leadership as CEO. In 2021, Hall co-founded Miggos, a B2B online fashion marketplace in Brazil. Miggos quickly found success and was acquired by AMARO, a prominent online fashion marketplace in Brazil, less than two years after its inception. Currently, Hall serves as a partner at BFF, an early-stage venture capital firm that invests in SaaS, Fintech, and software infrastructure companies in Latin America. Born and raised on the west coast of the United States, Hall has been living intermittently in Brazil since 2005.
Brian Winter
Editor-in-Chief | Americas Quarterly; Vice President of Policy | Americas Society and Council of the Americas
Brian Winter is the editor-in-chief of Americas Quarterly and a seasoned analyst of Latin American politics, with more than 20 years following the region’s ups and downs. He lived in Brazil, Argentina and Mexico as a correspondent for Reuters before taking on his current role in New York, where he is also the vice president of policy for the Americas Society and Council of the Americas. Brian is the author of several books including Why Soccer Matters, The Accidental President of Brazil, and Long After Midnight. Proficient in Spanish and Portuguese, Brian speaks frequently about Latin America’s past, present and future to investors and general-interest audiences.
