Ever wondered how a single platform can revolutionize education across an entire continent? In this special bilingual episode of FOMO Sapiens, host Patrick J. McGinnis sits down with Freddy Vega, the visionary CEO of Platzi. Freddy shares the driving force behind creating Platzi, an educational platform that’s transforming how technology is taught in Latin America. Together, they explore the cultural and systemic differences that shape startups in Latin America compared to the U.S., and how these factors influence the success of emerging businesses. Whether you’re a startup enthusiast or passionate about education, this episode offers valuable insights into the power of innovation and the role of culture in entrepreneurship.
Meet our guest:
Freddy Vega is Co-Founder and CEO of Platzi, a fast-growing e-learning platform with an impressive 70% completion rate by students who take the company’s courses.
Platzi is the largest tech school in Latin America. Every startup in the region has a Platzi student. Every country has founders who studied at Platzi. They are the growth engine of the Hispanic tech world. Before, Freddy was the Founder of Cristalab. It used to be the Stack Overflow of Latam.
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