I Quit My Paris Startup to Build in Medellín
"I realized that working from a café in Medellín gave me more clarity and creativity than the startup grind in Paris. Plus, my $1,800 monthly budget goes three times further here."
Sophie left a promising CTO role at a Paris tech startup after burning out. She spent six months traveling through Latin America before settling in Laureles, Medellín. Today, she runs a product consultancy for European B2B SaaS companies, working 20 hours a week while living comfortably on $1,800/month. Her apartment is a renovated colonial with a modern co-working space downstairs. She's partnered with two other founders locally and built a close expat community around sustainable business practices.
The transition wasn't seamless—visa requirements, banking setup, and healthcare registration took effort. But Sophie credits the welcoming local tech scene and lower cost of living with giving her the space to rebuild her entrepreneurial vision without financial pressure. She now mentors startup founders, both local and foreign.
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