Ep 94. ALI JAMAL, First Check Ventures - "Everything Pointed Him to Latin America"

Entrepreneurial Thinkers with Rob Ryan

In this episode, Rob is joined by Ali Jamal, one of the most plugged-in young seed stage investors in Latin America’s entrepreneurial economy! He is a seasoned corporate guy turned investor, built upon his upbringing in small-town Minnesota, to his studies at Stanford and then working at some of the world’s fastest growing companies around the world. His story is a classic one of self discovery, from small town Minnesota to his life today in Latin America at First Check Ventures. He tells entrepreneurs- “Raise less, build more.”

Ali's professional path criss-crossed Mergers and Acquisitions, Data Science and Product Management, where he honed his skills and perspective. Over the last decade, he has held various roles at big growth companies such as Zynga, RockYou, Agoda, Rappi, and Clip, one of Latin America's fastest-growing FinTech companies. His extensive experience in consumer-facing companies has allowed him to become a thought leader in the evolving landscape of the industry. As the founding partner of First Check Ventures, Ali plays a crucial role in nurturing and supporting early-stage startups and budding entrepreneurs.

This episode is a treasure trove of knowledge for anyone interested in the dynamic world of Latin America, technology and startups. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights from Ali Jamal, a true bridge builder.

Feel free to follow and engage with ALI JAMAL here:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mralijamal/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/MrAliJamal

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mralijamal?lang=ms-MY

Website: https://www.firstcheckventures.com

We're so grateful to you, our growing audience of entrepreneurs, investors, executives and anyone interested in the human stories behind the entrepreneurial economies of the Americas, from every corner of the United States to the furthest points in Latin America.

Plug in, relax and enjoy fun, inspiring, educational and empowering conversations between Rob and his friends, so that you can build the future atop their wisdom!

¡Cheers y gracias!,

Mentors Today's Team