Episode #12 - Turning Volatility Into Opportunity

Episode 12 September 22, 2025 01:28:02
Episode #12 - Turning Volatility Into Opportunity
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Episode #12 - Turning Volatility Into Opportunity

Sep 22 2025 | 01:28:02

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Show Notes

57% of corporate overdue accounts in Latin America go uncollected every year.. representing over $5.8 billion in lost revenue. In this episode, I sit down with Jorge Mario Rodriguez, CEO & co-founder of Recu and Shark Tank Colombia alum, to explore how his company is using technology to transform debt collection, speed up the judicial process, and change the game for businesses in LATAM.

We dive into:
• Why Jorge started Recu and how he turned a broken system into an opportunity.
• The entrepreneurial culture in Colombia and the impact of Shark Tank visibility.
• What it takes to build authentic connections and a strong company culture.
• The lessons every entrepreneur can apply about resilience, growth, and leadership.
  
Connect with Recu
    Website → https://recu.com.co/en/asesoriagratis-2-2-2-2/
    LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/company/recucartera/posts/?feedView=all
    Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/recu_cartera/
  
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Episode Takeaways
• 57% of corporate overdue accounts in LATAM go uncollected.
• Judicial systems in LATAM are slow and inefficient.
• Recu is leveraging tech to improve debt collection.
• Company culture and human connection drive long-term success.
• Shark Tank Colombia provided mentorship and visibility.
• Continuous learning and resilience fuel entrepreneurship.

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