From LatAm to SF What Makes Silicon Valley Stand Out for Founders with Gonzalo Enei

In this episode of Entrepreneurial Excellence, we sit down with Gonzalo Enei, Co-Founder and CEO of Get Perhaps, to uncover his remarkable journey from Santiago, Chile, to Tokyo, and ultimately to the heart of innovation in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Gonzalo shares the key moments that shaped his perspective, from his multicultural upbringing to his transition from a law career to the world of startups. 

Gonzalo dives into his experiences founding Vasomeriano, a thriving digital media company, and later joining Finchule, a fast-growing wealth management firm, where he played a pivotal role in scaling the company to new heights.

Now, with Get Perhaps, Gonzalo discusses the challenges and opportunities of building an AI-powered collaboration tool while navigating the unique dynamics of the Bay Area. 

Tune in for an inspiring conversation that’s sure to ignite your entrepreneurial spirit!

Key Topics:

• Gonzalo's early life and international experiences
• His journey from law to starting businesses
• Founding Get Perhaps and moving to the Bay Area
• Challenges and opportunities in the tech industry
• Advice for Latin American entrepreneurs

Quote  From The Episode: 

"In order to be great, one must be very aware of where the future is going and try to do something."

- Gonzalo Enei

Timestamp:

[00:00] Podcast Intro

[00:15] Gonzalo begins by sharing his fascinating journey with Adam, recounting what it was like to grow up across cultures, moving from Santiago, Chile, to Tokyo, Japan.

[05:50]  Gonzalo reflects on how his international experiences and exposure to cutting-edge ideas inspired him to take the leap and leave a stable legal career behind.

[11:10] Gonzalo opens up to Adam about his entrepreneurial path, discussing his transition from leading a digital media venture and a safari company to helping a Chilean fintech achieve rapid growth.

[16:28]  Gonzalo dives into the motivations behind his move to the Bay Area, explaining how its unique ecosystem of AI innovation, collaboration, and expert talent drew him in.

[21:18] Their conversation deepens as Adam and Gonzalo unpack the cultural and logistical challenges faced by founders from Latin America.

[32:01] The discussion wraps up with Gonzalo and Adam emphasizing how leveraging technological shifts can help uncover non-obvious opportunities to drive innovation.

[35:34] Outro

Connect with Gonzalo Enei:

LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/gonzaloenei

Website - https://www.getperhaps.com/

X - @EneiGonzalo

Connect to Entrepreneurial-Excellence:

Website - https://www.levy.company/entrepreneurial-excellence