Siglo: The Startup That Brings Affordable, Pay-As-You-Go Internet for Latin America | Episode 3

How do you bring reliable, high-speed internet connectivity to millions of underserved households across Latin America? 

Isaac and Joel Philips, the founders of Siglo, share their inspiring journey of creating a revolutionary internet service provider (ISP) that's making a real difference in people's lives. In this thought-provoking episode of The Lobster Talks podcast by Lobster Capital, the Philips brothers discuss how they identified a significant gap in internet connectivity across Latin America and their innovative approach to solving it. From their early days of going door-to-door to sell their service to overcoming numerous challenges along the way, Isaac and Joel offer a candid look into the world of entrepreneurship and the relentless pursuit of their vision.

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EPISODE IN A GLANCE

00:29 Introduction to Siglo and its Founders

03:41 The Innovative Technology Behind Siglo

05:09 The Revolutionary Approach: Pay-as-You-Go Internet Service

15:01 Challenges and Overcoming Adversity: The Journey of Siglo

25:58 Siglo's Strategic Moves, Business Model and Growth Strategy

31:23 Siglo's Y Combinator Experience

32:10 The Global Stage and Networking Power of YC

34:48 The Future Vision for Siglo 

38:50 Balancing Reality and Vision

40:39 How to find Siglo

ABOUT GUESTS

Joel & Isaac Philips are the brothers behind Siglo the startup that provides internet access at an affordable price and pay-as-you-go in Latam.

CONNECT WITH JOEL AND FIND MORE ABOUT SIGLO:

[email protected]

Website → https://siglo.com/

LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelwp/

LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/isaacphillips/

X/Twitter → https://twitter.com/joelwp

ABOUT GABRIEL JARROSSON

Gabriel Jarrosson is a seasoned investor and entrepreneur with over a decade of experience in the startup space and the General Partner of Lobster Capital. He has invested over $25M in Y Combinator startups. Having sold three of his own startups, he shares his expertise in his books "My Investor Secrets" and "Investing in Startups: x100 or Nothing."

CONNECT WITH GABRIEL JARROSSON

YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@lobstercapital

Website → https://www.lobstercap.com/

LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrieljarrosson/

Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/lobstercapital/

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