A rising trend! This is probably the best definition I can make regarding the moment that startups or emerging companies in the country are experiencing. And it is that, as we have been able to notice, in recent years the Mexican ecosystem of startups it has grown significantly; with an increase in the number of financing and investment opportunities, as well as in the support provided by the government and different private sectors.
The truth is that talking about Mexican startups today is synonymous with diversity. The reason? It’s simple, they span multiple industries, such as technology, finance, education, healthcare, and celebration. An example of the latter is Mazi, a recently launched successful mexican startup focused on the celebrations industry.
Are you wondering what this type of startup does? Don’t worry, I’ll tell you everything below.
What is Mazi doing?
The Mexican entrepreneur Gerardo Herrera is the founder of Mazi, the startup that connects celebration providers with the end customer, facilitating the process of renting and purchasing services, supplies, and products for the perfect celebration. Services can range from planning and coordinating parties and weddings, to creating personalized invitations, decorations and keepsakes. These companies are also characterized by offering rental services, spaces for events, sound and lighting equipment, among others.
In the particular case of Mazi, this is the first app to transform and digitize the entire celebration market. From wanting to send a gift to someone special, buying the snacks for the last-minute meeting, to renting everything you need for the party. Just install the apps of Mazi on your cell phone or smartphone, to buy and rent everything relevant for your celebrations. Yes, it’s that simple!
For example, in the sales option you will find: flowers, cakes, drinks, balloons and gifts, with the particularity of receiving them at the indicated address in a matter of minutes, while in the rental option the rental of furniture, bounce houses, waiter service, sound, and bar services for the day of your event.
“We believe celebrations should be cool and easy, and Mazi was built for that. Through our application, the user has the facility to see photos, prices, availability and make the purchase or rent of our service in one place”, indicate the creators of the Mexican startup.
The celebration market is growing
It should be noted that the rise of celebration startups is growing, as they allow consumers to personalize their events, adapt to specific themes and help create unique experiences for their guests. They also meet the demands of busy consumers looking for comfortable, efficient and hassle-free solutions for their events.
So if you’re looking for a trusted app for your next celebration, turn to Mazi. Although it was recently launched on the market for both iOS and Android —two weeks ago to be more exact—, there are already several Mexican users enjoying the benefits of celebrating with Mazi.
The importance of continuing to promote the creation of Mexican startups
Entrepreneurs and startups play a crucial role in driving economic growth and development in Mexico. In fact, entrepreneurship is currently considered a key engine for innovation, job creation and economic growth in the country.
And while it is true that starting your own company and betting on innovation is not an easy task, there are emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence, blockchain or the Internet of Things, just to mention a few, that allow Mexican entrepreneurs create new products, services and business models that transform traditional industries and create new opportunities for growth.
Of course, Mexico still faces several challenges that need to be addressed in order to fully harness the potential of entrepreneurship and emerging technologies. One of the main ones is the limited access to financing and capital for startups, which can hinder their scalability and growth.
However, despite these challenges, Mexico’s economy is expected to continue to grow in the coming years. And, in this scenario, it will be entrepreneurs, startups and emerging technologies that play a fundamental role, since they will continue to drive innovation and generate new opportunities for economic development.
Hugo Cen Hugo Cen is Founder of Ai Lab School – Online School of artificial intelligence programming, co-founder of Digital Lab Agency, binational digital marketing agency, director of the organizing committee of Hackity the League of programmers in Mexico. He actively organizes hackathons and community events to develop the talent of Mexican programmers. His active participation within the technology ecosystem fosters the culture of programming in Mexico, likewise promotes economic generation through the development and commercialization of innovation. He graduated from San Diego State University (SDSU) with a major in International Business.