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Outline of this episode
- [1:18] – About Keynua’s solution
- [6:35] – Manuel’s nomadic upbringing
- [7:20] – A serial entrepreneur
- [8:38] – Lessons learned from his first ventures
- [9:39] – Why Cinepapaya?
- [11:14] – Pivoting due to competition
- [13:26] – Building a business in Latam in 2012
- [15:23] – Cinepapaya’s regional expansion
- [17:47] – Getting acquired by Fandango
- [19:55] – Why Keynua?
- [22:18] – Latam’s notary market
- [26:00] – The YC experience
- [27:27] – Getting started with Keynua
- [29:57] – Advice to Manuel’s younger self
- [30:56] – Books, blogs, & podcast recommendations
- [31:46] – What’s next for Keynua