Crossing Borders With Nathan Lustig

Most American investors don’t immediately think of putting their money to work in a place like Peru. But business in Peru is growing exponentially and the startup ecosystem is one of the places some of the greatest gains are being made. Greg Mitchell works with Angel Ventures, a VC company that focuses on Peru and the rest of Latin America. In this conversation, Greg and I chat about what’s going on in Peru, specifically in the world of the Peruvian tech ecosystem, what opportunities exist for both local investors and investors from outside the country, and the exciting things happening in the business community within Peru. The benefits that come from investing alongside other investors who are on the ground locally. One of the most exciting things about the way Angel Ventures operates in Peru is that it works directly with investors who live in the country as well as those outside. This enables investors from the outside of the country to have a greater sense of confidence regarding the direction startups a