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Alfonso De los Rios
Co-Founder & CEO Nowports ($1.1B USD) | Y Combinator W19 & G20
Alfonso de los Rios, often referred to as "Poncho," is a prominent entrepreneur and the co-founder and CEO of Nowports, a digital freight forwarding company based in Latin America. He has gained recognition for his innovative approach to logistics and supply chain management.
Professional Background
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Nowports: Founded in 2017, Nowports is recognized as the first digital freight forwarder in Latin America. The company leverages technology to streamline logistics processes, significantly reducing delays and errors in freight transportation. Under Alfonso's leadership, Nowports has raised approximately $242.6 million from notable investors, including Y Combinator, SoftBank, and Tiger Global.123
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Y Combinator Alumni: Alfonso participated in Y Combinator's Winter 2019 batch, where he honed his entrepreneurial skills and secured initial funding for Nowports. His experience at Y Combinator has been pivotal in shaping the company's growth trajectory.34
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Previous Experience: Before founding Nowports, Alfonso worked as a software engineer at Yewno, Inc., and held various roles in startups focused on technology and logistics. His background in a family-owned freight forwarding business also provided him with deep insights into the industry.12
Achievements
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Company Growth: Under his direction, Nowports has expanded its operations across multiple countries in Latin America and has opened several offices to better serve its clients. The company aims to revolutionize the logistics sector by providing real-time tracking and efficient cargo management solutions.23
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Recognition: Alfonso has been featured in various media outlets for his contributions to technology and entrepreneurship in Latin America. He is also a Thiel Fellow, highlighting his influence and potential within the startup ecosystem.25
Alfonso de los Rios continues to lead Nowports with a vision of transforming the logistics industry through innovation and technology.
Highlights
Friday Wisdom. I am a massive fan of @RyanHoliday
You don't need to turn things into something https://t.co/FIGHBaZPFO
Ahora que estamos en Spooky season 👻, los invito a que observen como habrá menos chocolates que en años anteriores 🍫, y la razón se debe a problemas con la cadena de suministro....
El cacao se produce principalmente en África y Sudamérica, donde por un lado han tenido retos de sequía (disminuyendo la oferta) y en otras regiones como Brazil, catástrofes naturales han dificultado la exportación.
En el fondo, lo que me apasiona tanto de Nowports es de alguna u otra manera, poder apoyar a los exportadores e importadores a que sus cadenas de suministro sean mucho más resilientes, ojalá podamos sumar valor ahí!
