Why This Venezuelan Entrepreneur is Reshaping Cities

The video features an interview with Juan José Pocaterra, Founder and Chairman of Vikua and Co-founder and CEO of Wawa. The discussion centers on Pocaterra's experiences building technology companies in challenging environments, specifically focusing on Venezuela's unstable infrastructure.

The conversation explores the genesis of starting a business when the local ecosystem was underdeveloped and details the development of Wawa, a company focused on transforming public transportation and urban data across Latin America. Pocaterra discusses the challenges of business continuity, including a critical financial period, and the role of personal purpose in entrepreneurial perseverance.

Topics covered include the founding narrative of his ventures, lessons learned about business partnership through working with his wife, and strategies for overcoming adversity through intentional focus and faith rather than fear.