Felipe Matos is one of Brazil’s leading entrepreneurs, speakers, and consultants in technology, innovation, and startups. He has supported over 10,000 startups, attracting more than R$ 1 billion in investments. Felipe consults, mentors, and speaks about innovation, the future of work, and AI, and writes as a columnist for Estadão. He was president of the Brazilian Startups Association (with over 7,000 member startups) and advises startups and entrepreneurship institutions. He founded Sirius Educação (a digital tech university), Startup Farm (one of Brazil’s top accelerators), and Associação Dínamo (an advocacy group). He served as COO of the federal Start-Up Brasil program, co-founded Instituto Inovação, Inventta, and Inseed Investimentos, and worked as Product Director at In Loco. He holds a Master’s in Entrepreneurship from USP, authored 10 Mil Startups, and co-authored other books and studies. He has worked on international projects across the Americas, Europe, Africa, and Asia.More...
Robs Mesquita is a linguist with a master's degree in Multilingualism, specializing in Language Teaching through educational tools, with over 25 years of experience in the educational field. Currently serving as the Director of Members at BRAZ-TESOL, Robs leads initiatives to empower educators across Brazil, promoting innovative and effective language teaching practices.
Robs has extensive experience in content development and the creation of educational products and services, including e-learning courses and workshops. Her career is marked by strong involvement in consulting, governance, and strategic management for educational organizations, excelling in leading pedagogical teams and implementing educational technologies.
Fluent in Portuguese, Spanish and English, with knowledge of Spanish, Robs is passionate about promoting inclusive and high-quality education, positively impacting the educational field and contributing to the development of educators prepared for the challenges of the 21st century.More...