This is the story of Mercado Libre told in first person by its protagonists, using their own professional AI cloned voices, with full authorizations. Escaladores combines two words when translating from Spanish to English – climbers and scalers. Climbers, because they climbed mountains of difficulties and prejudices and mountain ranges of impossibilities. And scalers, because they managed to scale their initial idea. climbers & scalers is the story of people who think they can. Reaching the summit is not only touching the top, but also enjoying competing in the most challenging league with the best in the world.
S1:E28 Marcos Galperin: The future of Mercado Libre. And Marcos' future
What makes Mercado Libre transform itself again after having already achieved almost everything? In this episode of Climbers & Scalers, Marcos looks back on key stages in Mercado Libre’s history and explains why he believes a new one is just beginning. He talks about the moment they rewrote their tech architecture, the impact of smartphones and apps, and why today he feels the same energy as in the early days. He also shares his vision on education, technology, and the role that both Mercado Libre — and he himself — can still play in the region. An episode about the future and all that has yet to be built.
15 Sept 2025
S1:E27 Marcos Galperin: Artificial intelligence and Chinese competitors. Welcome
Holding your ground is sometimes a strategy. But other times, it’s a message. In this episode of scalers & climbers, Marcos recalls the toughest years against Amazon, the decisions made when the numbers didn’t add up, and why they chose to invest where others would have walked away. He also talks about the Chinese e-commerce giants, about how they compete in a market that blends shopping, entertainment, and social networks, and why in a world of artificial intelligence and invisible platforms, growth is not about imitation but about choosing which game to play. A conversation about culture, focus, and long-term vision.
15 Sept 2025
S1:E26 Marcos Galperin: The easiest letter to write and the hardest decision to take
On May 21, 2025, Marcos surprised everyone by announcing that he was stepping down as CEO of Mercado Libre. He did it with a short letter, written in fifteen minutes with the help of artificial intelligence. In this episode, he tells for the first time how that process unfolded: what personal, family, and strategic factors led him to the decision, what role the Board played, and why stepping aside sometimes requires as much commitment as staying in charge. An intimate conversation about letting go, leaving a legacy, and knowing when to change roles. To keep scaling, from a different place.
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