Spotlight
A selection of moments from my journey, including recent work, conversations, and publications. You'll also find testimonials from founders and partners I've worked with and cool stuff worth sharing.
To celebrate the International Project Management Day, I joined Ricardo Vargas and Antonio Nieto-Rodriguez for a deep dive into the world of artificial intelligence — exploring its evolution, real-world impact, and what it means for the future of project leadership.
I’ve known Manoel since university, we’ve worked together since 2008, and we’ve been partners since 2012. He is someone I deeply admire and whose opinions I always pay close attention to — dedicated, reliable, and, above all, a genuinely good person. Over the years, I’ve had the chance to work alongside Manoel through the rise of major technological waves — from the Web to Mobile, Smartphones, Social Media, and SaaS.
Now, with Artificial Intelligence emerging as a force likely to be even bigger and more transformative than all of those combined, having Manoel so deeply committed to understanding this space — and being able to benefit from his insights — is incredibly valuable. His ability to decode complex trends and translate them into practical, actionable insights has always been remarkable.
Manoel is nothing short of the perfect lighthouse, guiding us through the most complex tech shifts — and the next one is a big one! It’s an immense privilege to have him as a partner, a friend, a guide and a mentor.
Manoel was one of my first investors and undoubtedly the one who supported me most during the company's toughest times. He consistently provided invaluable insights—from strategy and fundraising to product development—and remained by our side through to our exit.
He's been an essential part of Passei Direto's story.
In this podcast with the KFund team, I share my journey from a curious kid coding in a small town in Brazil to becoming a founder, executive, and landing in Silicon Valley.
We talk about startup life, the evolution of Brazil’s tech ecosystem, and the rise of Artificial Intelligence. Join us in a conversation about building, learning, and staying close to what’s next.
Manoel was our first institutional investor through Redpoint eventures and served as my board member for many years—essentially the entire Memed journey. He was one of the key reasons for our success, with a rare mix of strong connections, deep knowledge in strategy and tech, and, above all, a truly good, ethical, and loyal human being.
You really get to know people in hard times—and the support I received, both professionally and personally, was extraordinary. I’ll always be grateful.
Manoel brings a unique combination of pragmatism and visionary thinking to our board. His insights are delivered with simplicity and precision, always connecting the dots in unexpected ways while offering practical challenges that guide our strategic decisions.
Having someone who maintains an outside perspective while deeply understanding the nuances of both Violet and VERT Capital has been invaluable. I'm incredibly grateful to have him on our journey!
Manoel has a rare ability to understand tech-based organizations and businesses — especially in moments of transformation and growth.
On CESAR’s board, his contributions are always strategic and bring clarity to complex decisions. He naturally articulates the challenges of management, scaling, and transition, with a background that blends hands-on experience and long-term vision. A true reference who raises the level of the conversation.
I’ve had the privilege of following Manoel’s work for decades, and for the past 10 years we’ve worked closely together. Over the last three years, he’s been a key member of our board, and his contributions to our digital product committee have been nothing short of outstanding.
What I value most, however, goes beyond his strategic and technical insights. Manoel brings a deeply human perspective — and in those moments of learning with him, I grow the most.
First believer. Bold backer. Relentless builder. That's Manoel—and the best founders know it.
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