
Time: 2:15 pm - 3:00 pm
SÃO PAULO AS A FINANCIAL AND INNOVATION HUB:
venture capital, fintech, AI and opportunities for family offices

MODERATOR
Tiago Bellodi Costa
Portfolio Manager
XP Asset Management

SPEAKER
Mario Cardona
President
MC Invests WW

SPEAKER
Gabriel Casella
Managing Partner
AlleZ Capital
TOPIC
1. São Paulo as a venture capital hub in Latin America: access to innovation and high-quality deal flow
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Consolidation of local and international funds with a presence in the city
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Vibrant startup ecosystem across stages (seed to growth)
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Co-investment opportunities for family offices alongside leading GPs
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Privileged access to innovation with asymmetric return potential
2. Fintech as a driver of financial disruption: inclusion, efficiency, and new business models
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Expansion of digital payments, alternative credit, and banking-as-a-service
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Partnerships between traditional banks and startups
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Innovation-friendly regulatory environment (open finance, instant payments, etc.)
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Opportunities for direct investment and via specialized funds
3. Artificial Intelligence and digital transformation: capturing value in the new economy
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AI applications across financial services, healthcare, retail, and logistics
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Scalability of data-driven business models
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Technology infrastructure and talent as critical success factors
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Early-stage vs. growth-stage investment strategies in tech companies
4. Family offices as catalysts for innovation: flexibility, patient capital, and long-term vision
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Participation in venture capital, private equity, and direct investments
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Building portfolios with exposure to technology and disruption
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Balancing risk, liquidity, and returns in innovative assets
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Developing strategic partnerships with founders and fund managers
5. Global integration: São Paulo as a bridge between international capital and Latin American innovation
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Attracting foreign investors to the local ecosystem
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Brazilian startups expanding into global markets
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Connectivity with international tech and capital hubs
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Geographic diversification and arbitrage opportunities for institutional investors and families