#VentureInLA hosted a pitch night at General Assembly Santa Monica where I had a chance to share my learnings and tips on how we've gone about growing our communities of NationBuilder users across Central America, South America, and Spain. Venture In LA is a week-long program organized by MidStage Ventures and the Brazil-California Chamber of Commerce. It brings a select group of Brazilian startup leaders to Los Angeles for an immersive look at startup culture in Los Angeles. http://www.ventureinla.com http://nationbuilder.com/communities http://www.vasquezsays.com

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Breaking into
Central America,
South America & Spain
Juan Vasquez
NationBuilder organizer

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Hi, I’m Juan.

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Key points
- Community of international techpreneurs/innovators
- What’s THE pain and how do you solve it?
- Personal branding & thought leadership
- Challenges and opportunities

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International game changers

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Twitter Time Out
Break into a country by finding the 5 people
who get your tech & align w/ your vision.
@JuanSVas @GA #techLA
Extra points if you include a picture

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What’s THE pain and how do you solve it?
Hosting issues = Colombian presidential

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Personal Brand

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Challenges
- People want exclusivity - limits user acquisition
- Language barriers
- Cultural norms and expectations
- Lack of connectivity

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Pro tips
- Be patient, understand the relationship cycle
- Be confident, know what you bring to the table
- Make friends, find ways to always bring value
- Creative solutions are your best friend
- Long-term beats short-term