Could you name a startup success story from Argentina? If the answer is yes, chances are you’re thinking ofMercadoLibre. The eleven-year-old e-commerce website went public on the Nasdaq with a US$400m IPO in 2007, but the story doesn’t stop there. The company announced this Friday that it will soon open a R&D center in Silicon Valley. MercadoLibre, back in Silicon Valley MercadoLibre is an auction and e-commerce platform which facilitates transactions between individuals and businesses....

Rio de Janeiro just played host to the second edition of Dell Women’s Entrepreneurs Network (DWEN), from June 5th to June 7th. Having spent three inspiring days with these world-class female participants andspeakers, we thought it was time to turn the spotlight on the feminine side of the Latin American startup scene and give it the attention it well deserves. From founders launching their first venture to facilitators and investors, here are 10 women you should watch....

Did you know that nearly half ofmigrantsworldwide are women? Well, once you know that, it’s only natural that the gringos in Latin America we wrote aboutlast weekhave female counterparts, who are just as busy as they are creating and supporting startups. Here are some women you should definitely know: Nathalie Trutmann Nathalie Trutmannwas born in Guatemala, but her home country is only one of many places she lived in. Having studied in the US at UC San Diego and Singularity University, she went on to work in New Zealand and Sri Lanka....

If you’ve watched President Obama’s speech on jobs yesterday evening, you know that employment is a real concern in the US, as much as it is in other Western countries. In fact, unemployment and the global economic crisis are some of the reasons why more and more Americans and Europeans are moving to Latin America, attracted by job opportunities in this growing market. Although their number in the startup scene is still fairly limited, a few of them managed to become key players and influencers in this thriving space....

Launching a business during a recession is terrifying — and that’s great for your customers Let your fear fuel your empathy Knowing your customers is key to product success The businesses that come out on top during recessions, aside from those that had massive reserves to better weather the storm, position themselves as “must have” rather than “nice to have.” Under changing conditions, this means focusing on how your customers’ needs have adapted and what’s most important to them right now....