Alvaro Machado
Alvaro Machado is CSO at HSM and leads the company's strategy, innovation, and open innovation. At the helm of Learning Village, he connects large companies and startups to drive innovation and results, while also coordinating executive programs in partnership with organizations such as Rock in Rio Academy and GP SP Academy. He was one of those responsible for creating Singularity Brazil and Learning Village, accumulating experience in startup acceleration, consulting at FALCONI, and innovation projects for companies like Deloitte, Stellantis, Visa, and Banco do Brasil. He also acts as a startup mentor and speaker at major innovation events.
Open Innovation: The Competency That Defines the Future of Work in Companies
Innovation is no longer an exclusive responsibility of R&D teams and has become a strategic competency for the entire organization. In a scenario of rapid technological transformations, new market demands and constant evolution of professional skills, companies that build collaboration networks, learn from ecosystems and co-create solutions get ahead. In this panel, Álvaro Machado, Director of Strategy and Innovation at HSM and Learning Village, explores how Open Innovation is redefining the way organizations innovate, develop talent and adapt to the future of work. Based on practical experiences and global trends, he presents how startups, universities, partners, clients and collaborators can act as innovation accelerators, driving a culture of continuous learning, reskilling and experimentation. An invitation to rethink the role of collaboration as the main competitive advantage for companies that wish to thrive in a constantly transforming world. *Singularity Sponsored Session