Rafael Ferri

Rafael Ferri is an accomplished entrepreneur and finance professional with extensive experience in various leadership roles within the financial sector. As the Founder and CEO of Startups BR since October 2011, Rafael promotes innovation and aims to create businesses with significant economic and social impact. In addition to this role, Rafael serves as an Associate Partner at Portal Invest, offering an alternative to traditional media in the financial market. With a background as an Angel Investor at MyTraining and previous leadership as Founder & CEO of TBCS Investimentos, which became Brazil's largest independent brokerage in 2009, Rafael has demonstrated a strong commitment to scaling businesses. Early career experience includes positions at Banco Itaú, where Rafael achieved seven promotions in six years, and at Banco ABN AMRO SA as a trainee. Rafael holds multiple advanced degrees in finance, including an MBA from both FIA - Fundação Instituto de Administração and FGV - Fundação Getulio Vargas, alongside specialized education in capital markets and business administration.