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The Latin American History Podcast aims to tell the story of Spanish and Portuguese America from its very beginnings up until the present day. Latin America’s history is home to some of the most exciting and unbelievable stories of adventure and exploration, and this podcast will tell these stories in all their glory. It will examine colonial society, slavery, and what life was like for the region’s inhabitants during this period. We will look at what caused the wars of independence, how the ...
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Epicenter is a podcast for conversations with people who are working to change the world. Hosts Trey Goff and Max Medina speak with subject matter experts from Honduras and around the world to learn about cutting edge developments in areas from architecture to economics, governance, design, and everything in between, all in an intellectual exploration trying to determine: what is at the epicenter of human flourishing, and how can we use it to create new hubs of prosperity?-Epicenter es un po ...
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Pau, David e Iñigo - 3 amigos que en diferentes momentos de sus vidas tomaron la decisión de renunciar a sus trabajos para perseguir sus pasiones - quieren motivarte a responder ¿qué te mueve? ¿cómo quieres trascender? ¿cuál es tu pasión y cómo puedes perseguirla? Platicamos con las mentes más destacadas que han logrado descifrar y trazar su camino: Emprendedores, ejecutivos, activistas, intelectuales, artistas, creativos, mentores y gurús de la vida....
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Today we start a three part series on the conquest of New Mexico. In this first episode we introduce Juan de Onate - the conquistador tasked with incorporating the territory into the Spanish empire, and follow him through the deserts of northern Mexico. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-latin-american-history-podcast/exclusive-con…
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In the second and final part of our mini-series on Mesoamerican food, we look at how West Africa, the USA, and the rest of Latin America have influenced the region's cuisine. Then, we look at drinks. Everyone and everything from protectionist tax laws and Filipino immigrants to Russian religious sects and smuggler-priests have played a role in the …
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The food of Mesoamerica (Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador and Honduras) is perhaps the best in all of Latin America. In part one of two on the history of the region's cuisine, we look at how indigenous and European influences combined to create such a deep food culture. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-latin-american-history-podcas…
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Today we look at a concept known as the black legend. There is no question that the Spanish conquests of Latin America were bloody affairs, and that conquest as a whole is not exactly pleasant. There is however a school a thought which argues that the Spanish were vilified for geo-political reasons, often hypocritically by those doing the vilifying…
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In this second and final part about the kingdom of the Itza, we tell the story of how it was conquered. Involved is an ambitious Spanish governor, some unauthorized diplomacy, and a recreation of the assault on Tenochtitlan Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-latin-american-history-podcast/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: ht…
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In remote northern Guatemala is a beautiful old city built onto an island. The shores of the lake which surrounds it are peppered with unexcavated Maya ruins. Almost two centuries after the fall of the Aztec, a transplanted Maya kingdom ruled from this island, unmolested by the Spanish empire which had taken over most of the rest of the continent. …
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In 1695 Scotland decided to have a go at the new world colonisation which seemed to be benefiting its neighbours so much. They settled on Panama as they place to do it and almost the whole country was involved in funding the scheme. The story of the Darien colony would have a profound impact on the country - one which continues to define Scotland t…
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In 1911 American explorer Hiram Bingham stumbled upon the lost city of Machu Picchu - forgotten since it was abandoned by the Inca centuries before. That's the story at least, the reality is much more complex. Could he have done it without the help of Peruvians? Was he really the first outsider to get there? And what does it really mean for a ruin …
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A wave of disease is spreading, leading to the implementation of a vaccination campaign. Some among the population are suspicious and take to the streets to make their opposition clear. This story did not take place during the recent pandemic however, this episode is about an obscure uprising which took place in 20th century Brazil. Support this po…
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This is just a quick message to give an update a few changes I am planning to make to the podcast. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-latin-american-history-podcast/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyPor Max Serjeant
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In the second part of our look at Latin America's musical traditions we examine the role that music plays in some fascinating indigenous traditions. We also see how European waltz and even medieval troubadour culture came to influence the sound of the region. Finally I talk about some of my favourite Latin artists making music today. Support this p…
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To celebrate the 100th episode of the Latin American History Podcast, today we have a special episode (the first of two parts) on Latin American music. In this one we look at the significant contribution made by Latin America's Afro-descended populations on many of the region's genres. We discuss some of the musical techniques used in genres such a…
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It has been quite a while since we looked at what was happening in Spain and Portugal, and while they have not often been directly relevant to the story of Latin America, things are about to change. In this episode we look at the contemporary kings of Iberia and why, although their reigns did saw huge growth in their New World empires, they general…
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In 1555 the Kingdom of France took the dramatic step of attempting to colonise Brazil. This was the first time that a non-Iberian nation had challenged Portuguese and Spanish hegemony on the continent and would set a precedent which would later be followed by other European powers. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-latin-american-…
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Hugo Wong's book 'America's Lost Chinese' tells the fascinating - and often forgotten - story of a group of Chinese emigrees who made a home for themselves, first in California and then Mexico. It is a story which spans the full spectrum of human experience – involved in it are meetings with presidents and successful business ventures, but also rev…
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In the final part of our series on the conquest of Chile, the conquering stops and a long drawn-out war begins. This will begin a pattern which will continue to the present day, as the Mapuche people fiercely resist outside incursions. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-latin-american-history-podcast/exclusive-content Advertising I…
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The next phase of Valdivia's campaign was one of expansion. Things were going well, and new settlements were founded. It wasn't all easy however, he faced internal dissension and difficult weather slowed his progress. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-latin-american-history-podcast/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://…
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After all his difficulties preparing for his expedition, Valdivia was finally ready to march down into central Chile. While what he found there wasn't as inhospitable as his countrymen back in Peru believed it to be, it wasn't easy either. The first years of his new colony were a constant struggle to survive as setbacks came from every direction. S…
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Today we start a series on the conquest of Chile. In today's episode we introduce the main protagonists, and the difficulties preparing for a venture which most Spaniards thought was madness. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-latin-american-history-podcast/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Priva…
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#143 Jerónimo Prieto - México Pelágico: Explorar, Documentar y Proteger la Mega Fauna Marina
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En este episodio, nos reunimos con Jero Prieto. Jero es fundador de Pelagic Life, una organización sin fines de lucro dedicada a proteger la mega fauna marina en el mar abierto Mexicano a través de la concientización con imágenes que inspiran, ecoturismo para reemplazar la pesca, y promover el consumo sustentable. En 2014, Pelagic Life sacó el gala…
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Almost at the same time that Miguel de Buria was founding his brief free kingdom, another man was doing the same in Panama. Bayano would prove to be even more of a problem for the Spanish than his counterpart in Venezuela. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-latin-american-history-podcast/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: htt…
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Today's episode is an interview with Camilla Townsend about her new book The Aztec Myths. In it we discuss the origins of the Aztec, the workings of their calendar, the codices which provide us with a vital insight into the Aztec world, and how Aztec religious practices were impacted by Christianity after the conquest. The book can be pre-ordered h…
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#142 Helmut Dosantos - Dioses de México: Preservar la Memoria de las Comunidades Indígenas y Retratar a México a través de sus Tierras y Pueblos
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Helmut es un cineasta de origen Italiano. Enamorado de México, dirigió la laureada película Dioses de México, Ganadora del Premio Ariel al mejor largometraje (2023). Helmut es un genio para descubrir lo majestuoso dentro de lo mundano. Su largometraje, Dioses de México, Ganador al premio Ariel 2023 - profundiza en las formas de resistencia en el Mé…
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By 1550 the slave trade had begun to form an important part of Spain's imperial economy, and increasing numbers of people were being imported to work in its plantations and mines. Where there are slaves however, there is resistance and in Venezuela a group managed to break free and form their independent settlement. This is the story of Miguel de B…
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After wasting a lot of time and money following rumours of riches and precious metals, De Coronado had a choice to make - go home, try to make the best of what he had found, or set off on another wild goose chase. The link to the article about the new research into De Coronado's route: https://knowridge.com/2024/02/scientists-discover-possible-coro…
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#141 Santiago Moreno - Revolucionando industrias tradicionales: Proptech y Crezes, Zubale, expandiendo Uber en América Latina, y cómo emprender con Data
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Para este nuevo episodio de Tripeando, David se reunió a platicar con Santiago Moreno, co-founder de Crezes, una empresa dedicada a mejorar la experiencia de renta de locales usando tecnología y data, con miras a revolucionar completamente el mercado inmobiliario comercial en la Ciudad de México. Santiago nos cuenta sobre cómo inició su carrera en …
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De Coronado set off to try and find Cibola following de Nizza's dubious directions. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-latin-american-history-podcast/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyPor Max Serjeant
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#140 Felipe Corrales - Reprogramando tu mente y tu espíritu: de banquero a Entrenador Mental, el método Libremente y cómo lograr un cambio radical en tu estilo de vida
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Para el episodio de hoy, platicamos con Felipe Corrales. Felipe era un banquero en Suiza cuando decidió darle la vuelta a su vida para dedicarse a la mente y a la espiritualidad. Junto a su esposa, han desarrollado el método Libremente, una forma de reprogramarnos espiritual y físicamente. En esta conversación hablamos sobre cómo combatir la ansied…
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El Dorado wasn't the only mythical city which was inspiring the Spanish to march out into the unknown. Somewhere beyond the deserts of northern Mexico, it was thought that there was another. Today we follow de Coronado as he begins his search for the golden city of Cibola, and reunite with Estevanico who we met on the Narvaez expedition. Support th…
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#139 Karla Paniagua - Diseñando el mañana: la antropología para moldear el futuro, la semiótica y el lenguaje cinematográfico
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En este primer episodio de Tripeando de 2024, Iñigo tuvo la oportunidad de platicar con Karla Paniagua. Karla es investigadora, escritora, y docente. Tiene un doctorado en Estudios de la Cultura. Desde la antropología y el análisis de lenguaje, hasta el diseño de experiencias de aprendizaje y el diseño del mañana. Actualmente es Directora de la esp…
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Today we have a special episode - an interview with Allen Wells about his new book Latin America's Democratic Crusade. Allen's book examines the 20th century and argues that, despite the preoccupations within the USA about the Cold War, for many inside the region a different battle was playing out. Not Communism versus Capitalism, but democracy ver…
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After finding it such hard going, today the Montejos will finish their conquest. That doesn't mean that it will be easy however, to go forwards they will have to take some more steps backwards. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-latin-american-history-podcast/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Pri…
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#138 Álvaro Ferri - Rediseñando los Recursos Humanos: Factorial, el círculo virtuoso de los empleados felices y cómo salirse de tu zona de confort
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Este es el último episodio de Tripeando del 2023. Las siguientes semanas nos tomaremos un descanso y volvemos a inicios de 2024 para más conversaciones con personas que se dedican a perseguir su pasión. En esta ocasión, David tuvo la oportunidad de platicar con Álvaro Ferri. Álvaro es madrileño y desde pequeño ha tenido la pasión por construir y cr…
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Montejo came back for another go at conquering the Yucatan, and this time he decided to approach it from a different angle. Would he be any more successful this time? Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-latin-american-history-podcast/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://red…
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#137: Martina Castro - Inspirando el cambio a través de las historias: Radio Ambulante, NPR, Adonde Media, y cómo volverse un gran podcaster
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Para el episodio del día de hoy, Iñigo estuvo con Martina Castro, una de las mayores referentes del podcasting en el mundo hispanohablante. Es fundadora y CEO de Adonde Media, y fundadora de Podcaster@s, una de las comunidades de podcasts en español mas valiosas y activas que existen. Ella trabajó en NPR, la máxima escuela de los podcasts narrativo…
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#136: Alejandro Arteaga - Descubriendo Nuevas Especies: El Amazonas, Madagascar, Especies Increíbles y Soluciones Extraordinarias para Proteger la Biodiversidad
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En Tripeando tenemos conversaciones con personas increíbles que tienen una cosa en común: se dedican a perseguir su pasión. Hoy nos conectamos a Quito, Ecuador para platicar con Alejandro Arteaga y su pasión… Son los reptiles y los anfibios. Alejandro es biólogo, conservacionista y fotógrafo. Nacido en Venezuela, vive en Ecuador desde hace muchos a…
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#135: Nélida Barajas (CEDO) - Somos Océano: Ser Bióloga Marina, Procurar la Conservación de la Biodiversidad, La Trazabilidad, y el Golfo de California
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En Tripeando tenemos conversaciones increíbles con personas que tienen una cosa en común: se dedican a perseguir su pasión. En este episodio Iñigo platica con la Doctora Nélida Barajas … Y su pasión, es procurar la conservación de los océanos y los desiertos. Nélida es Directora General del Centro Intercultural de Desiertos y Océanos, también conoc…
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#134: Paulina Macías - Generando Inercia para el Cambio: los grises de hacer el bien, como tomar acción como clientes y la sustentabilidad integral
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En Tripeando tenemos conversaciones con personas que tienen una cosa en común: Se dedican a perseguir su pasión. En este episodio David platicó con Paulina Macías, co-conductora de Inercia Podcast y gerente de desarrollo de negocio en Sistema B. Sistema B es una organización sin fines de lucro que ayuda a empresas de América Latina y el Caribe a ge…
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#133: Camila Araiza - Reencarnar: Retos y Bondades de ser Influencer, Expansión de la Conciencia, El Arte de Peregrinar, y la Magia del Cacao Ceremonial
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En Tripeando tenemos conversaciones increíbles con personas que tienen una cosa en común: se dedican a perseguir su pasión. En este episodio platico con Camila Araiza … y su pasión consta de un entramado de artes multidisciplinarias como lo son la actuación, la fotografía y el modelaje; además de ser activista e influencer. Desde que invite a Camil…
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The Yucatan peninsula formed a big unconquered space between several of the Spanish empire's most important colonies. In 1526 a man named Francisco de Montejo decided it was time to try and bring it under his control. Upon arrival, he faced a difficult natural environment and a Maya population who had no intention of giving up their sovereignty. Su…
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#132: Pedro Vera & Vera Pedro - Construir tu Alter Ego: El Balance entre Profesión y Pasión, a Multiplicidad de la Individualidad, Memento Mori y el Proceso Creativo.
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En Tripeando tenemos conversaciones increíbles con personas que tienen una cosa en común: se dedican a perseguir su pasión. En esta ocasión Iñigo se sentó a platicar con Pedro Vera,Vera Pedro como se le conoce por su nombre artístico … su pasión es: componer y tocar música. Vera Pedro es un cantante y pianista originario de la Ciudad de México. Des…
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#131: Bárbara González (Bitso) - Crypto para el impacto social: la Transformación Tech en América Latina, Crypto más allá de la Especulación, Equidad de Género en el Sector Financiero y Liderar desde la ...
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En Tripeando tenemos conversaciones con personas increíbles que tienen una cosa en común: se dedican a perseguir su pasión. Hoy, tenemos de invitada a Bárbara González, y su pasión es: utilizar el blockchain y las criptomonedas para potenciar el impacto social positivo. Este episodio es un re-lanzamiento, la conversación que vas a escuchar se grabo…
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#130: Chato de la Madrid - Curiosidad Insaciable: Grandes Legados Familiares, Aplicar a las Mejores Maestrías del Mundo, y Encontrar tu Pasión.
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En Tripeando tenemos conversaciones increíbles con personas que tienen una cosa en común: se dedican a perseguir su pasión. En esta ocasión platicamos con Chato de la Madrid y su pasión es: otorgarle herramientas financieras a las personas para mejorar su vida. Chato es actualmente Chief Digital Officer de GBM. Ha liderado la plataforma digital de …
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While the Spanish were expanding across South America, there was a vast gap in the land they controlled. The River Plate looked like a promising place for would-be conquistadors, and was only a matter of time before somebody tried to conquer it. Doing so turned out to be much more difficult that anticipated. Support this podcast at — https://redcir…
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#129 Nahuel Lema (Coderhouse) - Enseñando a pescar: el valor de la educación, cómo seguir a la suerte y ser resilientes ante el cambio
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En Tripeando tenemos conversaciones con personas increíbles que tienen una cosa en común: se dedican a perseguir su pasión. En esta ocasión platicamos con Nahuel Lema. Nahuel es co-fundador de Coderhouse. Una empresa que se dedica a enseñarle a las personas a programar y muchos otros skills capitalizables para encontrar trabajo. Coderhouse nació da…
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#128 Iñigo Alegria en el Telescopio - Desarrollo Económico Sustentable, Podcasts Inagotables y el Negocio de los Podcasts
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Este es un episodio especial. O no tan especial, pero diferente. Este episodio es una conversación que se grabó para Telescopio, el podcast de Ricardo López Cordero, admirado y querido amigo y maestro. El Telescopio es este increíble espacio donde Ricardo platica con personas creativas sobre ideas, libros y canciones. Para mí, el Telescopio es una …
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After a long period of ignoring the Americas, eventually Portugal made it's first efforts to colonise the land they had been allotted in Brazil. It would be a patchy and difficult process, but eventually they managed to establish an administration on which they could start to build. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-latin-american…
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#127 Ignacio Parada - BioElements y las soluciones sustentables: empaques biodegradables, trabajar con el talento de las universidades de América Latina y crear tecnología adaptable para toda la región ...
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En Tripeando tenemos conversaciones con personas increíbles que tienen una cosa en común: se dedican a perseguir su pasión. En esta ocasión me senté a platicar con Ignacio Parada. Ignacio es co-fundador y CEO de Bioelements. Una empresa que ha cambiado la forma en la que empaquetamos los productos para crear una solución realmente sustentable. La h…
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#126 Santiago Fuentes - Delta Protect y Ciberseguridad: Dark Web, Israel e India como Potencias Tech, la Figura del CISO, Ciberpandemias y Ciberterrorismo
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En Tripeando tenemos conversaciones con gente increíble que tiene una cosa en común: se dedican a perseguir su pasión. Hoy Iñigo platica con Santiago Fuentes, y su pasión es la innovación tecnológica. Santiago es co-fundador y CEO de Delta Protect. Una start up de altísimo crecimiento especializada en ofrecer infraestructura en ciberseguridad a otr…
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With the Spanish expanding into the north west corner of South America, aspiring conquistadors were on the look out for new lands which they could conquer. One of these, Francisco de Orellana, set out on an expedition to find the mythical land of cinnamon, said to be somewhere to the east. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-latin-a…
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