Stronger Tomorrow: A Conversation with Julie Sweet
2020 Asia Summit
Those who think technology booms and innovation are limited to Silicon Valley need look no further than São Paulo, Brazil, where a new class of entrepreneurs is emerging. Driven by the 'crisis creates opportunity' formula, these innovators are addressing the most pressing challenges in one of the most tech-hungry regions of the world. With 136 million mobile phone owners and expanding internet usage--both ranked fifth worldwide--Brazil is driving demand for PCs and internet connectivity faster than China and India. Brazil has the world's third-largest stock exchange and there's no question why multinational companies including Google, Facebook (fourth-largest market globally, second for WhatsApp), and Uber have increased their investments in Brazil's high-tech business sector. Drawn to similar opportunities, tech companies across Latin America have become global leaders while disrupting traditional technologies--Nubank in digital banking, iFood in food delivery, and 99 in transportation are just three examples. Gain insights from dynamic entrepreneurs and investors who share their acumen on a sector in transformation and look ahead to further innovation across the region.
Global Tech Innovators (35 mins)
Luciano Huck
Brazilian TV Personality; Founder of ‘Joá Investments’
Joao Barbosa
Co-Founder, Gympass
Peter Fernandez
Former CEO, 99
Mate Pencz
Co-Founder and Co-CEO, Loft
Gustavo Brigatto
Founder and Editor-in-Chief, Startups.com.br
Leading VC firms look into Brazil (25 mins)
Luis Alberto Moreno
Former President, Inter-American Development Bank
Patrick de Piciotto
Founding Partner, Canary and Atlantico
Scott Sobel
Founding Partner, Valor Capital Group
Paulo Passoni
Managing Partner, SoftBank
Julie Ruvolo
Managing Director, Venture Capital, EMPEA