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. Tune in to The Lobster Talks for more episodes that bring you closer to the bold thinkers and innovators of our time. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! 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/ Stay ahead of the game with the latest startup insights.  Subscribe to our newsletter for startup updates and actionable insights → https://lobstercap.ck.page/c34c61a155