Lara Bandeira

Lara Bandeira is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in venture capital, program management, and innovation. As a Sr. Portfolio Associate at Founder Institute and a Deal Partner at Ganas Ventures, Lara focuses on supporting community-driven startups in the pre-seed and seed funding stages. Previous roles include Program Manager at Latitud, Selection Manager at Ironhack, and Partnership Manager at Geekie, showcasing expertise in stakeholder management, candidate selection, and business development. Lara's leadership skills were further demonstrated in various capacities at Grupo Rede+, ZigPay, SimplesVet, and AIESEC. Lara holds a Bachelor's degree in Ciência, Tecnologia e Sociedade, an MBA in Marketing, and is currently enhancing knowledge in venture capital through VC Lab.