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Episode 9

Financial infrastructure for a world full of exceptions

If your debt operation is still living in Excel, you're already late. Martín Strauss, financial systems "hacker", and Fefo Mancovsky, Vaas's first engineer, share how they went from impossible loan agreements and 450,000 use cases to a "Lego" engine that handles all the heterogeneity of deals and moves money without anyone touching a button. If you want your collaterals to breathe easy and your team to stop reconciling by hand, this episode is your reality check.

Episode 8

From burnt-out banker to building internet for $10 a home

Ross Garlick isn't just working on the internet — he's rebuilding it from the ground up. With only $10 per home, Somos Internet is taking on the telco giants of Latin America by building faster, cheaper, and smarter fiber networks — turning infrastructure into software. We dive into how Somos builds a 10x cheaper network using data-center tech, why Ross thinks telcos will be disrupted like banks and media, and the financial magic behind paybacks under 12 months.

Episode 7

It's not just lack of liquidity: it's lack of courage, infrastructure and vision

Today we have Eduardo González on the mic, Country Manager of BBVA Spark Colombia and Argentina, and the brain behind a silent revolution within one of the largest banks in the world. Eduardo thinks like a founder, talks like an operator, structures like a banker, and executes as if Spark were just another startup in the portfolio. In this episode we talk about how Spark went from being a footnote to becoming a real player in the ecosystem. About private debt, regulation, equity, and how to underwrite founders who barely have runway.

Episode 6

Who hasn't lent money?

We talk with Lucas Cuartas, Senior VP of Private Credit at SURA, lawyer, MBA, LL.M., and one of the people who best understands how to connect debt with real development. With nearly 20 years of experience between legal and financial fields, Lucas has led structures that have already financed more than 40 companies in Colombia, driving the growth of key sectors from a regional private credit platform. A story of family resilience that begins in Medellín, passes through Northwestern and Harvard Law School, and today positions him as a catalyst when deciding which companies deserve backing.

Episode 5

Fair Play in the Debt Market—or Nothing!

Today we're joined by a true disruptor of the Latin American fintech ecosystem—but more than that, a great friend and one of the first people who believed in Vaas: Manolo Atala, CEO and co-founder of Fairplay. In 2019, he co-founded Fairplay, a working capital financing platform for SMEs that has revolutionized access to capital for e-commerce, retail, and other sectors—providing over $350 million to more than 650 companies in Mexico. This episode is fire—not only did we talk about funding and debt, but Mano also opened up his heart to talk about life and what's truly hidden behind the curtain.

Episode 4

A key ally for innovation!

Who makes complex structures possible? Lawyers. But not just any lawyers—those who see beyond, identify opportunities, and transform processes to ensure a deal reaches a successful outcome efficiently. In this episode of All You Can Debt, we talk with Juan Carlos Puentes, Partner at Cuatrecasas and an expert in financing structuring. With a distinguished career spanning roles in Colombia, New York, and Tokyo, Juan Carlos has advised on projects involving highways, ports, airports, and energy. His unique market perspective promises to challenge the status quo in structured debt.

Episode 3

The atom is our Philosopher's Stone

In this episode of ALL YOU CAN DEBT, we talk with Juliana Gómez, the first person to join Vaas and the current Head of Design. We uncover her most personal anecdotes about her journey in the creative industry in Colombia and what it has been like to work on building Vaas.

Episode 2

Many times we don't have all the keys and we can FAIL

In this episode of ALL YOU CAN DEBT, we had the pleasure of talking with Alejandro Arenas, Senior Director at Community Investment Management (CIM). In addition to discussing scam stories, complex structuring, and market challenges, Alejandro shares his journey and his most memorable anecdotes about the path to being part of a globally renowned investment fund.

Episode 1

Patricia Sáenz: From host at a restaurant in London to Founder & Managing Partner of EWA Capital

In this episode, Valen and Juli have a special guest. It's Patricia Sáenz, from Cali, with over 15 years of experience in private investment. She's the founder and managing partner of a Colombian fund that focuses on gender. We're going to talk about her experience, her anecdotes, her perspective on pension funds, and we'll also share some incredible news about Vaas.