Leo Ferreira

Leo Ferreira is an accomplished Innovation Manager at Faber-Castell Brasil, specializing in Corporate Venture Building and Open Innovation since March 2020. With extensive teaching experience, Leo serves as a Professor at CESAR School and ESPM Escola Superior de Propaganda e Marketing, focusing on Business Design and Innovation, respectively. Previously holding significant roles in startup acceleration, including Program Manager for Visa's Acceleration Program in Brazil and Program Lead at Kyvo Design-driven Innovation, Leo has mentored numerous startups and contributed to various entrepreneurial initiatives. With a strong educational background that includes two MBAs in Service Design and Business Administration, and a Bachelor in Advertising, Leo Ferreira combines academic expertise with practical experience in the fields of innovation, service design, and corporate venture capital.