Maximiliano Casal
Maximiliano Casal is a Uruguayan entrepreneur and co-founder of Nowports, a logistics startup that achieved 'unicorn' status with a valuation exceeding $1 billion. He joined Nowports at its inception and played a crucial role in its rapid growth from a small team to over 900 employees. After five years with Nowports, he left to launch his own venture, Foccuz, which focuses on automating sales commissions and compensation plans. Casal is recognized for his insights into the challenges and opportunities within the Uruguayan startup ecosystem.
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Maximiliano Casal spoke about his company Nowports, which reached a valuation of over $1 billion.
un repaso por los hitos del ecosistema emprendedor uruguayo en 2025 y las startups con mayor proyección para 2026 según los expertos
Uruguay· 2026-01-11
He is one of the featured entrepreneurs in the documentary series.
Estudió filosofía, dejó la carrera para emprender y creó una de las principales empresas de viajes para jóvenes en la regiónUruguay· 2025-09-09
Maximiliano Casal contributed his story and insights in the series.
Nació en una familia emprendedora, se prometió nunca fundar su propia empresa y terminó convirtiéndose en el socio que sentía que le faltaba a su padreUruguay· 2025-09-02
Maximiliano Casal contributed his insights and experiences in the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
estamos expuestos a un vértigo y a una velocidad que no es humanaUruguay· 2025-08-26
Maximiliano Casal is the co-founder of Nowports and has recently become a father while managing his entrepreneurial responsibilities.
la vida de Maximiliano Casal, cofundador de NowportsUruguay· 2025-08-19
Maximiliano Casal is the co-founder of Nowports, the second Uruguayan company to achieve unicorn status.
la forma en que me había imaginado la compañía cambióUruguay· 2025-08-12
Maximiliano Casal is the co-founder of the Uruguayan startup Nowports, which has reached a valuation of over US$ 1 billion.
cómo un uruguayo pasó de perder a sus mejores vendedores a liderar una startup que opera en ocho paísesUruguay· 2025-07-30