#52 The Pragmatic Optimist’s Journey | Stoppage Time with Uncle Rob

Welcome back to Stoppage Time with Uncle Rob! After a short break to rest and recharge, we’re back with a powerful episode that brings together three remarkable entrepreneurial journeys — all rooted in vision, resilience, and pragmatic optimism. In this full-length special, we reflect on recent conversations with three outstanding Mexican entrepreneurs: 🔹 Gaby Estrada, Co-founder of Vexi, transforming financial access in Mexico 🔹 Andres Friedman, CEO of Solfium, making solar energy easier and more accessible 🔹 Fernando Lelo de Larrea, Managing Partner at Rumbo Ventures, driving climate-focused investment across Europe These leaders are navigating real challenges with courage and purpose. They’re building world-class businesses that tackle urgent problems — not someday, but now. What unites them isn’t just their background or success — it’s their mindset. They are entrepreneurial thinkers and pragmatic optimists who, like us, see the world clearly and still choose to lean into what’s possible. In a time filled with doubt and distraction, this episode is an invitation to think bigger, act boldly, and stay hopeful — even when the road ahead is tough. Join us for a thoughtful and inspiring conversation about building a better future — one choice, one business, one idea at a time.