Tag Archives: technology

Turning Brazil into an agricultural powerhouse

Posted on July 27, 2018 by

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 … Continue reading →

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TED Global in Rio

Posted on October 8, 2014 by

 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 … Continue reading →

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Business opportunities between Brazil and Slovenia

Posted on June 14, 2012 by

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 … Continue reading →

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New players on the game of medical technology in Brazil

Posted on June 13, 2011 by

  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 … Continue reading →

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Brazilian IT companies go to trade show in California

Posted on February 2, 2011 by

  Brazilian companies that develop IT solutions for the energy industry are now in San Diego, California participating in the 21st edition of DistribuTECH. The trade mission is coordinated by  the Program for Promotion of Brazilian Software Excellence (Softex), coordinated … Continue reading →

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Cloud Computing Summit Brazil 2010

Posted on July 12, 2010 by

Link to event Starts: Tuesday August 10, 2010, 08:00AM BRT Ends: Tuesday August 10, 2010, 05:00PM BRT Event Type: Conference Location: Novotel São Paulo Jaraguá Convention R. Martins Fontes, 71 Sao Paulo, SãO PAULO 01050-000 BR Price: R$ 190,00 Website: … Continue reading →

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IBM’s new research lab is in Brazil

Posted on June 9, 2010 by

It is true that IBM has been in Brazil for 93 years. But now,  the American company launches its first lab in 12 years in the country. The mission of the Brazilian IBM lab is to develop technology systems around natural … Continue reading →

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