The amount of venture capital (VC) investment in Latin America (LATAM) has skyrocketed in recent years, totaling $2.6 billion in 2019. And the pace is showing no signs of slowing just yet, with Softbank adding another $1 billion to its $5 billion Latin America Fund this year.
For years, we’ve been discussing the growth of the sharing economy, largely driven by apps like Uber and Airbnb. But in a world where people have gotten used to sharing a car-ride to the airport with a stranger or sleeping in the spare room of someone they’ve never met before, the coronavirus pandemic is forcing… Continue reading The Sharing Economy and COVID-19
As people are at home under self-quarantine, apps are coming into play in a myriad of ways. Whether it’s an uptick in the use of productivity apps to get work done from home, or new demands for distractions (like games), apps are playing a big part in “social distancing.” From games that allow live visual… Continue reading How the Mobile App Industry is Helping Cope with Coronavirus
Pull up your favorite comfy chair, get out your headphones (so you don’t bother your housemates), and set your hand sanitizer aside—Mobile Growth Summit is going virtual… and global!
Katie Wilson is the Founder and CEO of TapOnIt but she’s also much more than that. Her nominator for the MGS mBolden Women of the Year Awards says, “Katie is a dynamic entrepreneur who founded a successful mobile advertising company… As a digital advertising veteran, Katie recognized that many businesses weren’t effectively leveraging the power… Continue reading Q&A with People’s Choice Awards Winner Katie Wilson
Michele Webb is VP of U.S. Growth & Programmatic at Entravision, specifically spearheading sales for its mobile-first DSP Smadex, but she’s also much more than that. As her nominator for the MGS mBolden Women of the Year Awards said, “Michele has a very strong focus on advertisers’ growth. She will never give up until she… Continue reading Q&A with Mobile Growth Leader Michele Webb
Nancy Peters is Director of Business Development at Chocolate Platform but she’s also much more than that. As her nominator for the MGS mBolden Women of the Year Awards said, “Nancy continues to show her passion and leadership in the mobile advertising space. She is full of energy, great ideas, and solutions that help grow… Continue reading Q&A with Champion of Women Award Winner Nancy Peters
Ashleigh Rankin works in Brand Partnerships – Performance at Reddit, and she is also the People’s Choice Awards winner for the 2020 MGS mBolden Women of the Year Awards. As her nominator says, “Her expertise in the mobile app and performance advertising space has played a key role in fostering successful campaigns across our gaming,… Continue reading Q&A with People’s Choice Award Winner Ashleigh Rankin
By Michael Jessen
