Paulo Rogério
An advertiser, entrepreneur, and global consultant in innovation and diversity, Paulo Rogério was a member of the Berkman Klein Center (Harvard) and a Fulbright fellow. Named one of the world's most influential people of African descent by MIPAD and one of the top 100 global innovators by Rest of the World magazine, he was the only Brazilian speaker at the Obama Foundation's inaugural event. He is the co-founder of Vale do Dendê and AFRO.TV, creator of the Afrofuturismo Festival, and author of books like "Oportunidades Invisíveis." He works as a keynote speaker at Casé Fala, creating corporate strategies for the future.
Entrepreneurial Territories: Ecosystems that Accelerate Brazil
From the South to the Northeast, passing through the country's financial heart, Brazil houses innovation ecosystems with very distinct identities, challenges and strengths. In this panel, references from three different regional contexts come together to discuss how territory shapes different ways of entrepreneurship, connecting talents and attracting investments. The conversation goes beyond differences: the focus is on how this plurality can be a strategic asset for a more robust, collaborative and globally competitive national ecosystem.