Looking for Brazilian technology start-ups

Good news for Brazilian start-ups interested in expanding abroad with scalable solutions. In a partnership of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Apex-Brasil, 7 Brazilian startups will be selected to participate in some of the world’s major technology events in the cities of Dubai, Amsterdam, Madrid, Lisbon and the Viva Technology 2020, Europes largest technologyContinue reading “Looking for Brazilian technology start-ups”

Turning Brazil into an agricultural powerhouse

The challenge of feeding a growing population was in the center of Malthus problem theory.  This large subject will be addressed by a panel during the World Economic History Congress in Boston. Our group will discuss the history of food production, processing and trade from a global perspective, focusing on the effective role of scientificContinue reading “Turning Brazil into an agricultural powerhouse”

TED Global in Rio

 For the first in Brazil, TED Global will take place in Rio October 6-10th 2014. The first day was dedicated to projects of the young proteges  “adopted” by the foundation that organizes the event. The so-called TED Fellows – twenty new researchers and activists in different areas – showed brief presentations of their projects. From urbanContinue reading “TED Global in Rio”

Business opportunities between Brazil and Slovenia

As Brazil stands as one of the top growing markets, new business partners appear. I recently met with some Slovenian companies interested in exploring Brazil and was surprised to find out what this small country has to offer. Slovenia is per capita the richest of Slavic states. Situated in South-Central Europe, Slovenia has borders with Italy and Austria and is positioned atContinue reading “Business opportunities between Brazil and Slovenia”

New players on the game of medical technology in Brazil

  They are Venrock Capital, one of the largest American venture capital firms (Rockefeller family founded brand) and Advance Medical Inc. Venrock recently founded and led a $6 million Series A funding for Advance Medical Inc., a company whose sole mission is to commercialize medical technology in Brazil, says the Wall Street Journal.  Advance Medical will offer servicesContinue reading “New players on the game of medical technology in Brazil”