Craig Dempsey
Founder of The Startup VC | Chairman of Medical Tourism Packages | Author & Latin America Business Expert
From Military Officer to Latin America’s Go-To Business Strategist
My journey to becoming Latin America’s trusted business advisor began in the Australian Army, where I served as a commissioned officer with deployments to Central Asia and the Middle East. Armed with a degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Master’s in Project Management from UNSW, I transitioned to executive roles in the international mining sector, working across Australia, Canada, Peru, and Colombia.
In 2014, while establishing my own ventures in Peru and Colombia with co-founder David Wright, we discovered a critical gap in the market: foreign companies desperately needed reliable, professional back-office services to navigate Latin America’s complex business landscape. This challenge became our opportunity.
After successfully building and exiting Biz Latin Hub—acquired by Vistra in 2025—I now focus on The Startup VC and Medical Tourism Packages. With over a decade of on-the-ground experience and a track record spanning 18 countries across the region, I’ve helped hundreds of companies successfully establish and grow their presence in one of the world’s most dynamic markets.
Building Bridges to Latin American Success
Medical Tourism Packages
Chairman
Founded 2023
As Chairman of Medical Tourism Packages, I’m pioneering access to world-class, affordable healthcare for international patients across Latin America. We manage complete healthcare journeys from consultation through recovery.
The Startup VC
Founder
B2B Company Builder
As founder of The Startup VC, I lead a B2B company builder focused on founding and scaling profitable B2B service companies. We take an entrepreneurial approach to building businesses that bridge international markets with Latin American opportunities.
Biz Latin Hub Group
Founder (Acquired by Vistra, 2025)
Founded 2014 · Exited 2025
I co-founded Biz Latin Hub in 2014, growing it from a single office in Bogotá to Latin America’s largest market entry firm with 18 locations across the region. The company was acquired by Vistra in 2025.
Transform Your Healthcare Journey with Military-Grade Precision
The LATAM Medical Travel Playbook
Quality Care, Real Costs, Zero Guesswork
By Craig Dempsey & Kirby Braddell • Now Available
Stop gambling with your health. Access the operational frameworks Medical Tourism Packages uses to coordinate successful medical journeys—saving 40-80% without compromising quality.
Facing a $30,000 knee replacement? $40,000 dental reconstruction? The U.S. healthcare system has priced you out, but traveling abroad feels risky. What if you could approach it with military-grade precision?
Inside This 12-Chapter Playbook:
“The difference between a great outcome and a nightmare is not chance—it is preparation.”
— From the Co-Founder of Medical Tourism Packages
Exclusive Resources: Annotated facilitator agreements, budget calculator with hidden costs, country cheat sheets, post-op handoff templates, license verification database links
Available in paperback and Kindle formats • ISBN: 9798264319709
Insights That Shape Latin American Business
As a regular contributor to leading publications, I share actionable insights on Latin American markets, investment opportunities, and emerging trends. My analysis helps global leaders make informed decisions about the region’s vast potential.
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