We’re building the bridge for a thriving global ecosystem by bringing together venture capitalists, serial entrepreneurs, corporate executives and creating a platform for up and coming Latin American startups.
Join us on November 10th to connect with eight high potential, early-stage startups.
You have until October 15th 11:59 p.m. Central Time to apply.
Ready to meet new and upcoming problem solvers?
Join the Alpha Showcase as a spectator.
meet the judges
Cherie kloss - founder of snapnurse
SnapNurse founder Cherie Kloss was just 15 years old when she was emancipated from her family, decades later she went on to revolutionize healthcare by creating the Uber for nursing.
SnapNurse has been named No. 1 in Healthcare & No. 2 overall in Inc. 5000. Achieving 146,319% growth in just 3 years.
Join the fireside chat with Cherie Kloss (Founder of SnapNurse) and Dion DeLoof and hear all about “The making of a unicorn in 48 months".
shawn springs - ceo & founder of windpact
Windpact founder Shawn Springs played professional football for 13 seasons in the NFL with the Seattle Seahawks, the Washington Football Team, and the New England Patriots.
His time as a professional football player made him aware of the trauma that brain injuries can cause, leading him to found Windpact.
Learn how to transition "From a successful career in the NFL to entrepreneurship" with Shawn Springs (CEO & Founder of Windpact).
jason lamin - ceo & founder of lenox park solutions
From Sierra Leone to founding Lenox Park Solutions, Jason Lamin has created the first Diversity Impact Score.
Lenox Park Solutions is creating and using technology to connect Investment Professionals and Capital based on meritocracy.
Join "The opportunity of colorblind investments" with Jason Lamin (CEO & Founder of Lenox Park Solutions) and start recognizing potential while others are blinded by their biases.
iñigo rumayor - ceo & founder arcusfi
Arcusfi founder Iñigo Rumayor was born and raised in Santillo, Mexico. As a student at the University of Pennsylvania, he co-founded Arcus on the mission to help immigrants have a proper control over their finances and send money home.
In 2021, Arcus was acquired by Mastercard to help support the delivery of bill pay solutions and other real-time payment applications across Latin America.
Meet the problem solver revolutionizing payments in Mexico on "The Road from Santillo to being acquired by Mastercard" with Iñigo Rumayor ( CEO & Founder of Arcus).
Arpit Gupta - founder undostres
UnDosTres founder Arpit Gupta is bringing India's most successful payment app to Mexico.
After leading marketing for Paytm in India and helping British AR company Blippar establish their India operations, Arpit and his cofounders decided to replicate Paytm’s successful model in a similar market - Mexico.
Learn all about "The economics of the underserved - A fintech Opporunity" with Arpit Gupta (Founder of UnDosTres).
meet our hosts
CARLOS OCHOA - founder & managing partner
Carlos is a serial entrepreneur with a visionary mind. He's an advocate for diversity, and a frequent speaker at FinTech, innovation and entrepreneurship forums.
The portfolios he has managed hold exceptional track records and extraordinary return rates. He previously founded and successfully sold FinTech startups, including Sm4rt, generating more than 10X for investors.
Carlos is the go-to person for FinTech in Latin America.
Dion Deloof - Founder & General Partner
Dion is a business guru. He's a former Grant Thornton’s Top 50 Entrepreneur with a passion for FinTech. He has successfully founded and sold various technology startups to industry leaders and publicly traded companies.
Former Entrepreneur Magazine Hot 100 list of America’s fastest growing businesses.
If you want to grow a business, Dion is the go-to person.
What's on the agenda?
4:30 PM - 4:45 PM: Welcome to the Alpha Showcase with opening Remarks by Carlos Ochoa
4:45 - 6:45 PM: Competing startups will have three minutes to pitch their company onstage, followed by a five-minute Q&A with our judging panel. Expect quickfire presentations, with startups showcasing their solutions to the future's biggest challenges. Our judging panel will share insights and tips with the upcoming founders and audience.
6:45 PM - 7:30 PM: After naming of the top Alpha Creator, join us for beer.