Ciro Tenório de Azevedo has been a restless innovator from a young age, with no signs of slowing down. Holding a degree in Business Administration and an MBA in Strategic Management of Higher Education Institutions, Ciro’s true education came from hands-on experience, navigating the complex challenges of running basic and higher education institutions.
His career began at 17 as an Administrative Assistant at Colégio and Faculdade Mater Christi, both founded by his parents. In 2009, he took the helm as Director of the school, bringing an entrepreneurial and innovative spirit that propelled the institution to regional prominence. For the past four years, Mater Christi has been the top-performing school in its city.
In 2014, Ciro launched Vírus Cursinho, a prep course for the ENEM and other competitive exams. It quickly became the leading preparatory program in the interior of Rio Grande do Norte and the second largest in the state. Fueled by these successes, Ciro expanded his ventures, founding Vírus Viagens, Vírus Comunicação, La Vie Café, Oficina Educacional, Vírus Viagens & Eventos, and Vírus Filmes. In 2019, he co-founded the Maker Educ and Eureka educational systems, both rooted in Maker and STEAM methodologies, offering scalable, cost-effective, and disruptive solutions.
In essence, Ciro is a serial entrepreneur driven by a passion to transform the world through the synergy of those who share his visionary dreams.More...