Simon Borrero

Yo, so let me tell you about Simon Borrero-this guy’s the real deal in Latin America’s startup scene. He’s the co-founder and CEO of Rappi, which blew up to a billion-dollar valuation back in 2018. Like, no joke, Rappi’s basically the Uber of delivery in Latin America now. That’s huge. But Simon’s story didn’t start there.

Before Rappi, he jumped into a bunch of different stuff-co-founded companies like Grability, which was all about e-commerce software, Ventrevista for recruitment, and Elecciones.co for political involvement. Dude’s been grinding across different sectors, trying to crack the code on what makes tech work in Latin America. It’s like he’s got this obsession with solving local problems with tech and making life easier.

And get this-he’s got some serious credentials. An MBA from EADA, some executive training at MIT Sloan, and a BBA from Universidad de Los Andes. The dude’s not just winging it; he’s got the brains. But what’s crazy is how he leveraged all that knowledge. He jumped into Y Combinator’s Winter ’16 batch with Rappi, right? That’s where he and his team really polished their game, got mentorship from top VC folks, and raised the seed funding that set everything in motion.

What this says about him? I think Simon’s all about hustle and grit. He’s not content just building stuff-he wants to change the game. He saw a huge opportunity in Latin America’s delivery and fintech space, and he went all in. His process’s about taking risks, learning from failures, and pushing through. It’s about the desire to build something that actually matters, that solves real problems for millions of people.

And he’s not just about creating companies-he’s also investing in startups like Chowdeck, Wizzer, Bacu, and smartBeemo. That’s how you know he’s plugged into the local tech scene, always hunting for the future trend. Basically, Simon’s the guy crushing it because he’s all about innovation, resilience, and making a real impact.

Long story short: this guy’s a perfect example of what it means to be a modern entrepreneur. Started from scratch, jumped into YC, and turned a crazy idea into a Latin American giant. No Cap, he’s an inspiration for anyone who thinks big and isn’t afraid to get their hands dirty.