Luis Lora has been in the media and tech scene for a long time – from writing a check into Napster and negotiating deals for iTunes to dealing with M&As, private equity, and venture capital deals in Latin America. Now, Luis is a managing partner at Globo Ventures. The investment firm writes checks for venture capital funds and startup founders transforming the Brazilian market. It also leverages the assets and know-how of Grupo Globo, the biggest media conglomerate in the country. In this episode, Luis and I talk about: Luis' trajectory in tech and media, ranging from investment banking and corporate development to M&A and venture capital;The key components for founders to extract the most value out of the sale or merger, how M&As compare to IPOs, and the future of M&As;Globo Ventures' thesis and value proposition, and how founders can use media in an efficient way. Building good sh*t in Latin America? Find out how to pen your startup the right way Request early access to the Meridian international business account Or simply sign up for our newsletter for more content on navigating the LatAm startup ecosystem. Follow us on Linkedin / Twitter / Instagram / Spotify.