Austin, Texas, September 28th, 2025 — PlebLab, the founder-led hackerspace and community accelerator for the Bitcoin era, announced today that their sixth Startup Day — Yucatán is coming to Mérida, October 9–11, 2025, in collaboration with Yopaki and the grand opening of White Paper House in Centro.
The three-day experience pairs hands-on startup programming with Mexico’s Bitcoin Block Party Vol. III and aims to catalyze the next wave of Bitcoin startups across Latin America.
“Last spring in Mexico City we watched founders meet partners, ship products, and raise capital within weeks,” said Car, Co-founder and CEO of PlebLab. “Mérida is the next leap. With PlebLab and Yopaki. The White Paper House will quickly become a lighthouse for builders.”
Why this matters
Startup Day is designed for action. Founders pitch, announce products, and meet investors who are actively funding Bitcoin startups.
Builders and students get face time with operators who have been in the trenches. Policymakers and local leaders see firsthand how Bitcoin attracts talent, investment, and high-signal entrepreneurship to the region.
The result is a dense collision of people and ideas that accelerates company formation and adoption.
Headliners and featured speakers
Keynote Speaker: Francisco Chavarria, Co-founder and CEO, Yopaki
Additional speakers and presenters include:
Car, Co-founder and CEO, PlebLab
Brandon Keys, Founder, Green Candle Investments
Mike Jarmuz, General Partner, Lightning Ventures
Wesley Schlemmer, President, Bitcoin Bay Foundation
Christopher Scott, Co-founder and CTO, BitEscrow and FROSTR
Carlos Chida, Co-founder and CTO, Yopaki
Jim Carucci, Founder and CEO, CASCDR
Teresa Martin, COO, PlebLab and Flip Cat Consulting
Ge, Founder, Alamo Labs
Lisa, Analyst, Fulgur Ventures
Ted Thayer, Founder, Feed Filter AI
The Wild Hustle, Founder, RUNSTR
Carliño, COO, Simple Proof
Jay, Founder, Relay Wizard
Quentin Ehr, Mi Primer Bitcoin
Jimi, Founder, Rancho San Satoshi
Carlos Peniche, Director, Peniche & Peniche Abogados
Ermilo Barrera N., Secretary of Economy and Labor of Yucatán
Darío Flota Ocampo, Secretary of Tourism for Yucatán
More speakers, startup presentations, and a few surprises will be announced as we approach the event.
Major Product Announcements
Yucatán delivers first-look demos and live reveals from five breakout teams at the edge of AI, Bitcoin, and Nostr.
Yopaki, CASCDR, Feed Filter AI, ShockWallet, and RUNSTR will debut new products and milestones with founders and engineers walking through what is shipping now and what is coming next.
Expect practical showcases of privacy-preserving AI, Bitcoin-native UX, and Nostr-based social and identity primitives, plus clear go-to-market plans and partner integrations.
“Mexico is where real adoption lives. Bitso serves 9 million users across LATAM, AMEXCAP shows about 900 million dollars of venture capital deployed in 2024, and Mexico ranks 13th for grassroots crypto adoption,” Car, Co-founder and CEO, PlebLab, adding:
“We are bringing a Bitcoin only ethos as a fresh perspective to the region, putting builders, capital, and culture in one place so momentum compounds. Attendees will see how these products connect across the builder stack, meet the teams, and leave with clear ways to test, integrate, or invest.”
What to Expect
Founder Talks and Panels: Practical, operator-level conversations on distribution, pricing, security, and go-to-market for Bitcoin startups.
Startup Announcements: Live product launches and company updates from early-stage teams.
Investor and Partner Networking: Curated matchmaking with angels, funds, and strategic partners.
Community and Culture: Mexico’s Bitcoin Block Party Vol. III on Friday evening with live music, art, tacos, and tequila by Chef Johnny Ochoa, plus an optional beach day to unwind with new friends.
Home Base: The White Paper House launch, a new hub for sovereignty, education in downtown Mérida.
Passes and Pricing
All passes include breakfast, a catered lunch, and evening food and drinks during the party, along with exclusive access to founders, speakers, and the PlebLab team.
General Pass: $299
Student Pass: $121
Yucatán Local Pass: $99
Bundle: Every pass includes entry to Yopaki’s Bitcoin Block Party Vol. III on Friday night.
Key Dates and Locations
October 9–11, 2025 in Mérida, Yucatán
Mexico’s Bitcoin Block Party Vol. III: Friday, October 10 at 18:00 in Centro
Venue anchor: White Paper House, Centro Mérida
Travel and Stay
Mérida offers a range of boutique and business-class accommodations, including Casa Amate 61, Casa Amate 62, and Gamma Mérida El Castellano. Several local partners accept Bitcoin.
Call to Action
Secure your seat: pleblab.dev/startup-day-yucatan
Ticketing: Get your pass via Zaprite
Contact:
PlebLab
Hello@pleblab.com
About PlebLab
PlebLab is a community accelerator and hackerspace based in Austin, Texas. Since 2021, we have supported early-stage Bitcoin founders through hands-on mentorship, programs like Startup School and Top Builder, and a global network of builders, operators, investors, and open-source contributors.
About Yopaki
Yopaki is a Mexico-based Bitcoin company focused on financial sovereignty for Latin America. The team is building modern tools for saving and transacting in Bitcoin while supporting education and community across the region.
