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In this episode, we talk with Kurt Vega about the concept of softlanding through his experience moving from Chile to Colombia and starting different businesses in new markets.Many people pursue their dreams, witnessing how some achieve them while others may have had to reinvent themselves, pressured by fear and market rapidly-changes…In this amusing conversation, we discuss the end-to-end process of planning an international move and what should be considered at the decision moment.

Kurt Vega
Kurt Vega is Chilean, he currently lives in Bogotá, Colombia since February 2023. He has 3 main hats: a serial entrepreneur, a  business mentor and an innovation and digital entrepreneurship teacher. Kurt has+20 years of experience in the field of corporate innovation and digital entrepreneurship, advising and investing in high-impact economic, social, and environmental startups. Some names he has been associated with include Rappi, Liftit, Beelivery, StartupChile, Mallplaza, Unifoods, and currently, Tree Studio.His mission is to drive digital transformation and value creation in organizations across various sectors and markets, through a strategic, creative, and human-centered vision. He has also built a teaching career in the areas of strategic innovation and digital entrepreneurship, where he shares his knowledge with the leaders of tomorrow. He serves as a mentor in corporate strategy and innovation, supporting entrepreneurs and executives in defining and executing initiatives such as corporate venture, corporate innovation, and business models.
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‍Timestamps‍
‍00:01:40 Softlanding, unpacking the concept
‍00:05:04 From Chile to Colombia
‍00:09:55 How to choose where to go next?
‍00:11:00 Find your levers
‍00:12:26  Leverage your network to expand it
‍00:14:55 Facing rejection when networking
‍00:17:00 Strategy is King (or Queen)
‍00:18:59 Ideas need validation
‍00:22:00 The power of community
‍00:22:28 Governing fear
‍00:24:20 Execution is what matters