If you are in the first steps of starting a business or you already have a long way to go but you need a little inspiration, you have come to the right place. In the following list you will know a little about the stories of 11 Mexican entrepreneurs who are an example to follow and who will help you take the step you need to succeed.
In the middle of 2022, starting a business can seem like an impossible mission. But let’s be honest: to do it, all you need is a little courage. To give you a little push, we will talk about the Mexican entrepreneurs they are breaking it.
Before fully entering the list, we will give a little context about the importance of entrepreneurship in our country.
The importance of entrepreneurship in Mexico
Entrepreneurship generates a change. No matter what the business or company is about, adopting this mentality encourages more people to be motivated and, together, generate an economic impact.
Another important point to encourage you to undertake is to understand that the geographical location of the country is privileged and facilitates practically any type of business idea. In fact, according to , SMEs generate 72% of jobs in Mexico.
Unfortunately, despite what we mentioned in the previous paragraphs, he does not do it out of fear.
In we understand that there are millions of people looking to bring their ideas to fruition and we are ready to support themyes If your business is digital, we give you all the tools to create your own store and become one of the Mexican entrepreneurs that inspire us.
Mexican entrepreneurs who inspire us in 2022
- Maria del Carmen Herrerias
- Mariana Castillo
- Charles Bremer
- Hector Cardenas
- Bruno Limon and Armando Reyes
- Enrique Olvera
- Andres Garcia Gasca
- Andrea Sanchez and Macarena Riva
- Elena Reygadas
- Amparo Serrano
- Marcus Dantus
You already have their names, now come the stories. Join me to learn more about the successful mexican entrepreneurs that will motivate you to start that business you have always dreamed of. Let’s go? 🚀
1. Maria del Carmen Herrerias – Casai
Maricarmen is in charge of inaugurating this list of Mexican entrepreneurs in 2022. She is a financial expert with experience in the hotel industry, founder and CEO of , a technology startup (type Airbnb) that offers lodging in Mexico City, Tulum and Playa del Carmen.
The best thing about the concept created by this talented entrepreneur is that the guest lives an experience in harmony with the entire neighborhood and surrounds himself with gadgets to live an unforgettable stay.
2. Mariana Castillo – Ben & Frank
Following with the girl powerthe time has come to talk about Mariana Castillo, co-founder and co-CEO of , the most eyeglasses brand cool from Mexico. She, in addition to promoting hundreds of Mexicans by creating sources of employment, studied Economics at the Universidad Iberoamericana and did a master’s degree in Chicago.
Named after the inventor of bifocal glasses, Benjamin Franklin, the incredible brand create a unique experience in each purchasesince the funny names of each frame, one virtual dressing room which you can use from any deviceup to one personalized attention at its branches.
If you are looking to renew your glasses, we recommend you visit their online store. We anticipate that their prices are more accessible than other brands, and that is a very big plus!
3. Carlos Bremer – Value
Carlos Bremer is one of the famous mexican entrepreneurs of this count. If you are a faithful follower of ‘Shark Tank’, you place it perfectly, but it is on the list due to the social responsibility that it has acquired over the years and the success of .
With the growth of his financial group, which he launched together with Javier Benítez Gómez, he also increased his interest in promoting education and Mexican sports by creating Scalea trust with which athletes such as Paola Longoria, Eduardo Nájera, Juan Manuel Márquez and Saúl ‘Canelo’ Álvarez have been promoted.
4. Hector Cardenas – Conekta
Héctor Cárdenas is the CEO of a technology company that has helped other Mexicans stop suffering with a subject that generates many headaches: online payments.
It is one of those success stories of Mexican entrepreneurs who inspire. this platform allows people who have a can receive payments with cash, card and transfer easily and safely.
It was 100% designed for Mexicans and companies of the stature of Uber, Rappi or Despegar work with them. Thank you so much, Hector! 👊
5. Bruno Limón and Armando Reyes – Cucumber with Lemon
The first ‘combo’ of Mexican entrepreneurs who started from scratch of this listing. Bruno Limon and Armando Reyes they are inspiration for everyone who loves plants.
After dedicating many years of his life to marketing and organizing corporate events, they found their true passion in entrepreneurship. is one of the brands that was born during the pandemic, showing that with effort and dedication, dreams can come true.
Monstera, Pandurata, Xanadú, Telephone, Cactus, Garra de León and Cuna de Moisés are just some of the plants that you will find in its ecommerce or in its two boutiques in Mexico City, located in Condesa and Juárez. Also, if you want uniquely designed planters, books, or accessories just for plant lover, this green paradise is what you always dreamed of. 🌱
6. Enrique Olvera-Pujol
One of the best Mexican chefs also has a place on this list. Henry Olvera, one of the famous mexican entrepreneurs of Latinamerica, He always felt a special attraction to cooking and managed to capture it successfully in the hard-fought niche of restaurants.
His path as a Mexican entrepreneur had some family obstacles since the idea of being a chef was not well received by his father and grandparents. But, thanks to his talent, the bet on the seasoning was a success.
Henry is the living example of the importance of developing a work plan to get investors. With the support of a family friend, he managed to open , one of the best restaurants in the world, with only 500 thousand pesos. The rest is history… one with many triumphs.
7. Andres Garcia Gasca – Trisol
Andrés García Gasca is an example to follow. He bet on recycling and won. , his company, was born in the classrooms of during a subject that required a school project.
The idea of recycling and shredding tires used turned out to be so great that he found an area of opportunity with resellers who did not follow quality control for the sale of these products, so he offered to keep these tires to avoid accidents and create raw material with them.
The process that follows is 100% mechanical: the tires are shredded, the textile fiber materials, rubber and steel are separated so that are used in the manufacture of floors, synthetic grass, mats, waterproofing, etc.
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8. Andrea Sánchez and Macarena Riva – Raw Apothecary
It is the living example that a 100% digital company can succeed in national territory. Andrea Sánchez and Macarena Riva are two girls who have a lot of marketing in their veins and they have shown us that skin care, using products with natural ingredients and essential oils, is something that matters to Mexicans. And a lot.
They are from the select group of Mexican entrepreneurs who started from scratch. The brand was born in 2017 and they started selling in traditional bazaars, but in 2018 they decided to make the leap to ecommerce, taking advantage of the fact that at that time it was a little explored trend in the country. That is part of his success.
Andrea and Maca are clear about two things: Customer service must be highly personalized on social media and you must always be transparent with product information. Get inspired by their brand, we are sure you will fall in love with what they do.
9. Elena Reygadas – Rosetta
Elena is the living example that sometimes passion is not found in what you study. Yes, she, despite studying English Letters, was in love with cooking. And how.
Since she was a child, she realized that food has the power to unite, share and generate coexistence. After living in London, She returned to our country to live off her passion and become a successful Mexican entrepreneur in the gastronomic field.
With , his restaurant, he has managed to create an atmosphere full of tranquility and Mediterranean flavors in the heart of the Roma neighborhood in Mexico City. In its menu you can find suckling pig, lamb fillet, cheese carpaccio and other options that are added depending on the season of the year.
10. Amparo Serrano – Distroller
There are several stories of successful Mexican entrepreneursbut none like Amparo Serrano and his famous ‘Virgencita, plis’.
‘Amparin”s life as a businesswoman began while she was studying at the Anahuac University. A school project and the pleasure of creating crafts for his family and close friends led to the birth of , one of the most loved brands by millions of people.
The trigger for his project was in Central America when found a medal of the Virgin of Guadalupe. He took it and designed an entire image of her around it, adding humorous phrases for a personal touch. We all know the result.
11. Marcus Dantus – Startup Mexico
To close the list of Mexican entrepreneurs comes , founder and CEO of , a business accelerator and incubator that has been the salvation for many Mexicans.
Marcus has been an angel investor for startups for two decades. He started out being responsible for all the business development initiatives of CEO México.Comthe first online community and internet portal in our country.
In 2013, he founded Startup México, a company that began with a 10,668-square-meter campus specially designed to receive aspiring entrepreneurs, emerging companies, services (such as accounting, design, legal, etc.), university initiatives, seed capital funds, and corporations.
His influence among entrepreneurs in our country is so great that he has a course called ‘Attract and convince investors‘ and is part of ‘Shark Tank Mexico‘.
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What should I know before being a Mexican entrepreneur in 2022?
We have one on our blog. There you will find the best states to start with, current e-commerce in Mexico and many interesting facts so that you have a broader picture of what you can experience in this adventure.
If after knowing the stories of some successful mexican entrepreneurs If you decided to follow in his footsteps, but you don’t know where to start, I recommend you stop a bit and think about the following:
- Be clear about your market niche. This small group of consumers with similar characteristics is the key to finding potential clients much easier and faster.
- Be patient and make sure there is demand for your product or service. Becoming a successful Mexican entrepreneur means being part of…
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