Matheus Mendes is a climate and economic development consultant with a background in agronomy (ESALQ/USP) and a track record of leading high-impact projects across Latin America and the Caribbean. As Portfolio Manager at Green Initiative, he manages a portfolio of carbon neutral certification programs for landmark destinations, including Machu Picchu, the first Wonder of the World to achieve the certification and Bonito-MS, Brazil's first carbon neutral ecotourism destination, while overseeing client advisory, methodology development, and cross-functional team coordination.
On the international front, Matheus has led a series of fisheries decarbonization projects in the Caribbean, working alongside institutions such as CRFM, FAO, and Global Affairs Canada across multiple CARICOM member states. He also represents Green Initiative in multilateral settings, having participated in COP30 in Belém and UN Tourism / One Planet Network roundtables focused on destination-level climate action.
Internally, he drives strategic operations, leading technology adoption initiatives, process design, and new product development, bringing both the precision of a technical specialist and the perspective of a business leader. He is currently preparing for an MBA in China (CEIBS / SJTU) to deepen his expertise in international markets and development models, with a focus on unlocking new opportunities at the Brazil–global interface.More...
Rodrigo Pacheco
Senior iOS engineer@radicant
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Experienced Senior iOS Engineer with over 7 years in mobile development, specializing in financial and investment applications for leading banks and fintechs in Europe and Latin America. Currently working at Radicant Bank (Switzerland) as part of the investment team, building solutions for the Swiss financial market.
Proven expertise in modern architectures (MVVM, Coordinators, MVP), automated testing, CI/CD, accessibility, and native UI/UX. Previously held technical leadership and development roles at Aubay (Portugal), Modal Bank, and Agibank (Brazil), contributing to high-impact financial products.
Holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from PUCRS, with a strong passion for building scalable, high-quality, and user-centric mobile applications.More...
Julia Rodrigues
Product Designer@Sicredi
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Julia Rodrigues is a highly skilled Product Designer currently working with Sicredi, a leading finance company from Brazil. With a strong eye for innovation and precision, Julia specializes in creating user-centric designs that enhance customer experience and drive business growth. She holds a degree in Graphic Design, further solidifying her foundation in design principles. Prior to Sicredi, Julia has worked with several tech firms, honing her skills in product ideation, user interface designing, and user experience strategy. Known for her critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills, Julia continually strives to balance aesthetics with functionality in her designs.More...