Renato Farias

Renato Farias has a diverse work experience, starting with their current role as Co-Founder of Azos since July 2020. Prior to that, they attended Stanford University Graduate School of Business as an MBA Candidate from August 2018 to June 2020.

Renato also has experience in the pet services market, where they served as the Head of International Operations at DogHero. During their time there from January 2018 to August 2018, they oversaw the company's operations in Argentina and led the successful expansion of DogHero to Mexico.

Before their role at DogHero, Renato worked as a Venture Capital Associate at DGF Investimentos from December 2013 to January 2018. Renato was directly involved in 10+ investment rounds in portfolio companies, amounting to over $55 million in investments. DGF Investimentos was ranked #1 in consistent performance in Emerging Markets globally in July 2017, according to Preqin.

Additionally, Renato has experience as the Co-Founder and CEO of Bloom Flores Preservadas, a flower arrangement subscription business operating in Brazil and Colombia from August 2012 to December 2013. Renato also worked as a Private Equity Analyst at TreeCorp Investimentos from February 2011 to September 2012, where they led the investment in coffee shop chain Cafê Suplicy and played a role in its successful business model transition.

Overall, Renato Farias brings a wealth of experience in entrepreneurship, venture capital, international operations management, and private equity to their current role as Co-Founder of Azos.

Renato Farias completed their education as follows:

From 2018 to 2020, Renato attended the Stanford University Graduate School of Business, where they obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree.

Between 2008 and 2012, Renato studied at FGV - Fundação Getulio Vargas, earning a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Business Administration.

Additionally, in October 2012, Renato obtained a certification in Gamification from the University of Pennsylvania.