BRAVO Leadership Conversation: Pedro Arnt, CEO of dLocal
BRAVO Leadership Conversation: Pedro Arnt, CEO of dLocal
The head of the first Uruguayan unicorn details his fintech leadership journey—from early-stage startups to helming global digital companies.
Speaker:
- Pedro Arnt, CEO, dLocal
- Jorge Becerra, Emeritus Senior Partner & Senior Advisor, BCG (moderator)
“DLocal is a company founded to solve the biggest barrier to adoption of digital services across the Global South, which is that payment environment across emerging markets are extremely different than developed markets," said Pedro Arnt. In a conversation with Jorge Becerra of BCG, Arnt, the CEO of dLocal, explained how his company is working to address the gaps and challenges businesses face with payments in the region.
Arnt pointed out the several defining characteristics of Latin American emerging markets, such as the predominance of cash transactions, the size of the unbanked or underbanked population, and the relative low usage of credit cards. "But it's interesting how many innovations have occurred, [like] the explosion of digital wallets for example," he said.
He also shared insights from his personal experience in the fintech industry and reflected on leadership lessons drawn from the challenges in his career. With 23 years at Mercado Libre and experience in other Internet-based ventures, Arnt has witnessed—and been part of—the evolution of digital companies from early-stage startups to large-scale enterprises. His deep expertise in e-commerce, fintech, and regional markets continues to fuel his approach to innovation and empowering businesses across emerging economies.
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This conversation is part of the 2025 BRAVO Leadership Forums, a series leading up to this year's Council of the Americas Symposium and BRAVO Business Awards, which will take place in Miami, on October 16, 2025. The BRAVO Leadership Forums have become one the most important engagement and dialogue platforms for bringing together Latin America's business leaders to promote cross-industry collaboration on critical issues impacting the region. The conversations highlight remarkable business visionaries, pioneers, and entrepreneurs from Latin America who are transforming their industries and driving positive impact in their fields.
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