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1 July, 2009 12:48:26 | in economy
Angel Investing in Peru
by
Diego de la Torre
Introduction
It was the Interamerican Development Bank annual meeting in Peru in 2004 and my Colombian friend Felipe Vergara, co-editor of this book, sent me an e-mail from Florida telling me that Mrs. Elizabeth O´´Halloran, Director of Intellectual Capital, Batten Institute, University of Virginia was coming to Lima to attend the conference. He encouraged me to meet her because we had a common interest in intangible assets and how to foster a more entrepreneurial culture. After finishing my lecture at 10.00 PM at the University in a warm summer night, I went to the “ Brujas de Cachiche” Restaurant, a native food restaurant in Lima where I met Mrs O´Halloran who was with a group of sharp and smart colleagues from Brazil and India who were also attending the IDB conference. We engaged in a brief but intense conversation about how intangible assets create value in corporations and the need to develop a more investment friendly culture in Latin America. Then, the topic of Angel Investing came up. A few weeks later I received the proposal from Felipe and Elizabeth to write this chapter about Angel Investing in Peru.
Diego de la Torre
Introduction
It was the Interamerican Development Bank annual meeting in Peru in 2004 and my Colombian friend Felipe Vergara, co-editor of this book, sent me an e-mail from Florida telling me that Mrs. Elizabeth O´´Halloran, Director of Intellectual Capital, Batten Institute, University of Virginia was coming to Lima to attend the conference. He encouraged me to meet her because we had a common interest in intangible assets and how to foster a more entrepreneurial culture. After finishing my lecture at 10.00 PM at the University in a warm summer night, I went to the “ Brujas de Cachiche” Restaurant, a native food restaurant in Lima where I met Mrs O´Halloran who was with a group of sharp and smart colleagues from Brazil and India who were also attending the IDB conference. We engaged in a brief but intense conversation about how intangible assets create value in corporations and the need to develop a more investment friendly culture in Latin America. Then, the topic of Angel Investing came up. A few weeks later I received the proposal from Felipe and Elizabeth to write this chapter about Angel Investing in Peru. read more »
24 June, 2009 11:24:36 | in economy
Capital markets and education
Diego de la Torre de la PiedraPresident of Global Compact Perú
There are educated people who will do what it takes to create wealth in the knowledge economy. A country that invests in its human capital grows faster, strengthens its political and economic institutions, competes better in the global market and improves the quality of life in general. The idea of using the capital markets to finance individuals’ education, which previously existed only as an academic exercise, is close to becoming reality.The concept of creating funds that invest in individuals instead of businesses is not new. In the 18th century John Locke and Adam Smith explored the idea that talent, although intangible, could create economic value just like tangible assets. In 1955, Milton Friedman took the idea further to propose risk investment in students in lieu of student loans. He said that loans were not adequate for risk investments such as education because the rates would be too high to offset the risk. Friedman said that private financing for education would be feasible if investors could share in the student’s economic success in the same way that they invest in a company- by legally acquiring a share or a shareholder’s percentage in the student’s future income (once he or she had graduated and for a specific period of time).
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10 June, 2009 11:13:40 | in General
Lima Security Tips from an Expert
by
Ben Jonjak
I was sitting with Walter Raffo at the Cafe Haiti on the Ovalo de Miraflores. Walter was formerly the security advisor for the US embassy, and he is currently working as an independent security consultant. Within five minutes of our conversation, I instantly could tell he knew what he was talking about.
Ben Jonjak
I was sitting with Walter Raffo at the Cafe Haiti on the Ovalo de Miraflores. Walter was formerly the security advisor for the US embassy, and he is currently working as an independent security consultant. Within five minutes of our conversation, I instantly could tell he knew what he was talking about.
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tags : security lima machu picchu
3 June, 2009 11:18:30 | in marketing
Days of Prizes
by
Ricardo Chadwick
Within the last 15 days the two awards related to the publicity industry have been celebrated: "Los Effie" and "el Gran APAP." Beyond the obvious differences between those events, I'd prefer to speak of the happy coincidences that convert both awards into important forces to improve the competitive level of the sector.
Ricardo Chadwick
Within the last 15 days the two awards related to the publicity industry have been celebrated: "Los Effie" and "el Gran APAP." Beyond the obvious differences between those events, I'd prefer to speak of the happy coincidences that convert both awards into important forces to improve the competitive level of the sector.read more »
27 May, 2009 12:10:24 | in economy
Eric Siegel of Export Development Canada (EDC) praises Peru
At the launch of EDC (Export Development Canada), Eric Siegel spoke about the hopeful place Peru occupies in the world business environment, and how Peru can work with other countries in order to ensure a more profitable future:read more »
20 May, 2009 11:47:24 | in tourism
Cultural Economics
by
Diego de la Torre de la Piedra
Diego de la Torre de la Piedra
President of Global Pact Peru
Fifteen years ago, an English friend of mine defined Peru as “ten seconds a year on the BBC.” Fortunately, this has changed and our country is beginning to play a more significant economic and cultural role on the world scene. Evidence of this can be found in the most prestigious international newspapers and magazines such as Forbes, The Times, and The Economist among others, which write about and analyze Peru as an attractive destination for investment and cultural tourism. What seemed like isolated bright spots, represented by Sofia Mulanovich, Juan Diego Flores, a Peruvian cement plant in the United States and Peruvian gastronomy, have become a systematic phenomenon in diverse areas such as literature, economy, law, technological innovation and cinema.
Fifteen years ago, an English friend of mine defined Peru as “ten seconds a year on the BBC.” Fortunately, this has changed and our country is beginning to play a more significant economic and cultural role on the world scene. Evidence of this can be found in the most prestigious international newspapers and magazines such as Forbes, The Times, and The Economist among others, which write about and analyze Peru as an attractive destination for investment and cultural tourism. What seemed like isolated bright spots, represented by Sofia Mulanovich, Juan Diego Flores, a Peruvian cement plant in the United States and Peruvian gastronomy, have become a systematic phenomenon in diverse areas such as literature, economy, law, technological innovation and cinema.read more »
tags : braveheart, peru, tourism, vargas llosa, mel gibson
11 May, 2009 11:03:17 | in marketing
New Digital Distribution Company Focuses on Peru
by
Carsten Korch
The Cocodrilo Verde, a popular live music venue and restaurant in the Miraflores neighborhood of Lima, played host to an innovative music event recently. Mostro Digital, a digital music distribution company based in Los Angeles and also in Peru, held a press conference and party to celebrate the company’s first quarterly payments of artist income from the sale of their music via the global giant iTunes. Mostro took advantage of the occasion to sign new deals with artists, and to speak at length to the assembled guests and media about what digital music is, how the international market is changing, and why they are focusing almost exclusively on bringing the music of Latin America to the rest of the world starting with our beloved Peru.
Carsten Korch
The Cocodrilo Verde, a popular live music venue and restaurant in the Miraflores neighborhood of Lima, played host to an innovative music event recently. Mostro Digital, a digital music distribution company based in Los Angeles and also in Peru, held a press conference and party to celebrate the company’s first quarterly payments of artist income from the sale of their music via the global giant iTunes. Mostro took advantage of the occasion to sign new deals with artists, and to speak at length to the assembled guests and media about what digital music is, how the international market is changing, and why they are focusing almost exclusively on bringing the music of Latin America to the rest of the world starting with our beloved Peru. read more »
6 May, 2009 10:18:19 | in agriculture
The Market for Special Coffees
Article Courtesy ofAmCham Peru
Currently there is a strong tendency that has developed around the world. As markets develop and become more competitive, consumers become more demanding and require higher quality goods and services.
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27 April, 2009 21:38:19 | in agriculture
The Peru - U.S. FTA: challenges and opportunities amid the international financial crisis
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CONTACT, review from AmCham
The Peru - U.S. FTA generates a number of competitive advantages that must be taken advantage of. Despite the current economic situation (international financial crisis), it should not be forgotten that the U.S. is the largest importer of goods, followed by Germany, which imports a little more than half of what the United States imports; it is also the world’s third largest exporter after Germany and China.
CONTACT, review from AmCham
The Peru - U.S. FTA generates a number of competitive advantages that must be taken advantage of. Despite the current economic situation (international financial crisis), it should not be forgotten that the U.S. is the largest importer of goods, followed by Germany, which imports a little more than half of what the United States imports; it is also the world’s third largest exporter after Germany and China.
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22 April, 2009 11:28:09 | in economy
Friedman, Keynes and Dr. Freud
by
Diego de la Torre de la Piedra, President, Global Compact Peru
Diego de la Torre de la Piedra, President, Global Compact Peru
We live in an economy where intangible assets account for two-thirds of companies’ stock value and, consequently, the wealth of a society. Examples of such assets include intellectual capital, innovation, creativity, trust, motivation of team members, corporate culture and anthropological sensitivity.
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2 July, 2009 13:54:34
Diego,What a fascinating and thorough article! I am a very active angel investor in North America (I ... - In Taxi Excel Seeks to Revolutionize Lima's Taxi Service
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