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Looking for Brazilian technology start-ups

Posted on February 17, 2020 by Hildete Vodopives

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 … Continue reading →

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Turning Brazil into an agricultural powerhouse

Posted on July 27, 2018 by Hildete Vodopives

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 Hildete Vodopives

 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 Hildete Vodopives

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 Hildete Vodopives

  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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