#133 – From childhood inventions to startup investing around the world: Mercedes Bent, Lightspeed Venture Partners

<p>Mercedes grew up in a household where inventions, product ideas, and web development were discussed at the dinner table. <br/><br/>That unique environment created a curious-minded person who started her professional career on Wall-street but later became a startup founder and investor. Today she is part of Lightspeed venture partners. <br/><br/>We discussed her interest in fintech, crypto, NFTs, LatAm investing, and much more. <br/><br/>Show notes: <br/><br/>Mercedes Bent&apos;s article on Crypto Utility. <br/><br/>https://medium.com/lightspeed-venture-partners/the-future-of-crypto-native-consumer-products-part-3-utility-229e605bc3da</p><p>Hey, <a href='https://www.latitud.com/pt/programs/explore'>apply to be a fellow</a>, <a href='https://go.latitud.com/'>open your startup</a> or <a href='https://updates.latitud.com/newsletter'>sign up for our newsletter</a>.<br/>Follow us on <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/school/latitudlatam'>Linkedin</a> / <a href='https://twitter.com/latitudlatam'>Twitter</a> / <a href='https://www.instagram.com/latitudlatam'>Instagram</a> / <a href='https://www.latitud.com/en/podcast'>Podcast</a>. </p>