Cassio Spina
Cassio was an entrepreneur for 25 years in the tech sector and currently is an M&A and Corporate Venture advisor, angel investor in startups and board member. Cassio is also the founder and President of Anjos do Brasil (www.anjosdobrasil.net) the largest brazilian angel network with over 500 active investors and Lead Partner da Alya Ventures (www.Alya.Ventures). He is also columnist/contributor of major publications, member of several committees and author of the books "Corporate Venture Capital (CVC)", "Angel Investor - A Practical Guide for Entrepreneurs and Investors" and "Tips and Secrets for Entrepreneurs", board member of Instituto da Inovação, and lecturer in governance for startups.
Strategic Shortcuts: How Smart Money Accelerates Your Business
(Exclusive access for Platinum and Enterprise credentials). Having a good idea and capital in the bank is just the beginning; what defines scale is the quality of decisions at the top. This session demystifies governance for medium and small entrepreneurs, revealing how to transform investors and advisors into true co-pilots of the operation. We will explore how to structure a board (formal or advisory) that delivers market intelligence and strategic shortcuts that only third-party experience can provide. The discussion focuses on how to select partners who open doors, help attract talent and avoid costly mistakes, accelerating execution and ensuring that growth is sustainable. A practical guide for those seeking to professionalize management and convert "Smart Money" into a real competitive advantage.