Pavlos Dias

Pavlos Dias is an experienced professional in innovation and education technology, currently serving as the Head of Innovation, New Business, and Corporate Venture Capital at Faber-Castell Brasil since March 2019. With a focus on exploring new products and collaborating with startups, Pavlos also holds strategic advisory roles at Layers Education, Jovens Gênios, and Essia. Prior to these positions, Pavlos was the Business Unit Manager for Blackboard at Grupo A, overseeing operations and growth strategies for EdTech solutions in Brazil. Pavlos has a solid entrepreneurial background as the Founder and Managing Partner of GSI Online, a company dedicated to distance education. Educational qualifications include a Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation from Stanford University and a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Universidade Federal de Santa Maria.