Thriving in the
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Triunfando en la
Era de la IA.

Empowering young Latin American leaders to thrive in the age of AI through real stories, practical resources, and community.

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Real Stories.
Real Leaders.

Conversations with Latin American entrepreneurs, investors, and leaders shaping the future of work.

El Futuro Ya LlegóAIEP 01
The Future Is Already Here
Carlos Enrique Mata · VP · CEAL
How AI is transforming industries and reshaping career paths across the region.
AICareer
Curiosidad Crea ÉxitoEntrepreneurshipEP 02
Curiosity Creates Success
Rafael Noriega · CEO · Migo Payments
How young LatAm founders are scaling globally-competitive companies from day one.
Entrepreneurship
Sinergia IA-HumanoCareer SkillsEP 03
AI-Human Synergy
Rodolfo Portillo, PhD · VP · Intuit
Practical examples of how artificial intelligence amplifies human ingenuity instead of replacing it, plus advice for young Latin Americans to turn AI into opportunity and lead with purpose.
Career
Propósito Induce CambioAIEP 04
Purpose Drives Change
Janma Bardi · Chair & Founder · Volcano Summit
How to turn adversity into purpose and lead with authentic impact across LatAm.
AI
Liderar o Quedar AtrásEntrepreneurshipEP 05
Lead or Fall Behind
Gerardo Bonilla · Managing Partner · McKinsey
Why companies that integrate AI into their core will build a competitive advantage.
Entrepreneurship
La IA No ReemplazaEducationEP 06
AI Doesn't Replace
Lucas Martínez · CIO · Corporación Multi Inversiones (CMI)
Why soft skills and resilience, not just technical ability, define talent in the age of AI.
Education
IA Como Ventaja CompetitivaCareer SkillsEP 07
AI as a Competitive Advantage
Pablo Del Valle · CEO Caribbean & Central America · Citi
Why strategy and data quality, not technology, decide who wins with AI.
Career
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AI Career Readiness

The Skills That
Matter Now.

Your guide to navigating the AI-powered job market as a LatAm student.

AI Skills Checklist

Prompt Engineering

Craft effective AI prompts for research, writing, and problem-solving.

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Data Fluency

Read, interpret, and communicate insights from data sets.

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AI-Augmented Research

Use AI tools to accelerate academic and industry research.

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Career Exploration

Leverage AI to map career paths and identify opportunities.

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Creative Problem Solving

Combine human intuition with AI capabilities for complex challenges.

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How to Use AI For...

Studying Smarter

Generate summaries, create practice quizzes, explain complex concepts.

Deep Research

Synthesize papers, find market data, compare perspectives from multiple sources.

Career Acceleration

Craft standout applications, prepare for interviews, build a personal brand.

Building Projects

Prototype ideas, write code, design products without a technical background.

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Your Digital
Toolkit.

Resources, templates, and mini case studies designed for LatAm student entrepreneurs.

Mini Case Studies

Deep dives into AI-based startups rewriting the rules of business — and what young leaders can learn from them.

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Business model canvas, pitch deck slides, resume builder, and mentor outreach emails — free.

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Curated books, podcasts, and articles selected by our guests for ambitious students.

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An interactive step-by-step guide from idea to first prototype. No experience required.

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A Roadmap for the
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LatAm Forward is more than a podcast. It's a movement to bridge the gap between cultural background and career readiness in a world rapidly shaped by Artificial Intelligence. By making conversations with successful leaders accessible and actionable, we're building a generation that leads with purpose, adaptability, and confidence.

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LatAm Forward is designed for Latin American students pursuing higher education in the U.S. or Europe, or anyone who wants to understand how AI is reshaping careers and opportunities in the region.

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Founder of LatAm Forward

About the Founder

Thomas Guerrero

Founder, LatAm Forward · Senior · The American School of Guatemala

As a senior passionate about business, leadership, and the future of work, I launched LatAm Forward to bridge the gap between cultural background and career readiness in a world rapidly shaped by Artificial Intelligence. This initiative is my contribution to building a roadmap for students like me — navigating new systems, languages, and technologies, while carrying the richness of Latin American identity.

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