In Episode 105 of Founder In Progress, filmed in Monterrey, Mexico, we sit down with Dagoberto Cedillos, founder of Punto, a mobility platform built for gig economy drivers. Dagoberto shares how he went from working in energy and electric mobility in London to returning to Mexico to build a company focused on solving real-world transportation challenges.

After COVID shut down his first startup, Dagoberto partnered with a local transportation group and launched Punto—starting with just 10 vehicles and growing to a fleet of 400+ serving thousands of drivers. By focusing on reducing costs, minimizing risk, and improving the driver experience, Punto has created a more flexible and sustainable way for people to earn income through platforms like Uber and Didi.

This episode dives into the realities of building in emerging markets, balancing ...