Episode 27 | The New Era of Online Learning and Employee Benefits with Lissy Giacomán

Summary

Lissy Giacomán , CEO and founder of Vinco, discusses the innovative approach of offering education as a job benefit in Latin America. She shares insights on the company's business model, traction, challenges, and the impact of COVID on technology adoption and infrastructure. Lissy also provides valuable advice for ed tech founders in Latin America and emphasizes the importance of networking.

Takeaways

- Vinco's business model involves making it easy for large corporations in Latin America to support their employees with educational opportunities.
- The impact of COVID has accelerated technology adoption and infrastructure development, making it easier for employees to access educational courses online.
- Networking and seeking advice from a diverse range of individuals is crucial for ed tech founders in Latin America, as it helps in validating ideas and building valuable connections for the future.

Sound Bites

"Talk to people beyond your comfort zone and seek advice from those passionate about education."

Chapters

00:00 Revolutionizing Education as a Job Benefit in Latin America
06:10 The Impact of COVID on Technology Adoption and Infrastructure
12:36 Navigating Challenges and Networking in Ed Tech

About Lissy

Lissy Giacomán is the co-founder and CEO of Vinco, an education startup enhancing team retention and productivity in Latin America through job-related educational benefits. With a background in strategic consulting and data analytics from Boston Consulting Group, she brings robust expertise to her role. Lissy has also taught strategy at Tec de Monterrey Business School and was recently named one of Bloomberg’s top “100 Entrepreneurs in Latin America.” Her credentials include an MBA from MIT Sloan School of Management, certifications in Python and from the 2022 GSV Cup Elite 200, and extensive international experience.

Connect with Lissy
LinkedIn: [@lissymgc]
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Instagram: [@lissymgc]

Vinco
LinkedIn: [@vincoed]
X: [@vinco_ed]
Instagram: [@vinco_ed]