João de Sousa Aroso

Founder & CEO at Leadzai

João de Sousa Aroso has an extensive work experience in various roles and companies. João is the Founder & CEO of Leadzai, a customer acquisition platform focused on helping businesses grow online. João is also a Board Member at Siinda, a leading European non-profit association that brings together agencies, brands, media, and technology companies in the digital advertising industry.

In addition, Aroso has served as a Non-Executive Director at Oscar, where they provided strategic guidance and support. João also held the same role at proGrow S.A., focusing on strategic planning, venture capital, and strengthening shareholder relationships.

Previously, Aroso was an Executive Board Member at Páginas Amarelas, a Google Premier SME Partner. João played a crucial role in turning around the declining business and was responsible for general management, product development, technology, marketing, and operations.

Aroso's entrepreneurial skills can be seen through their role as the Founder & CEO of DUE, S.A. Here, they managed the overall operations, defined service offerings, and nurtured major client relationships. João achieved significant year-on-year growth and successfully licensed the product for exclusive distribution to a major telco player in Europe.

Overall, Aroso's work experience demonstrates their expertise in leadership, entrepreneurship, strategic planning, and driving growth in technology-based companies.

João de Sousa Aroso's education history includes various degrees and certifications. In 2021, they attended Esade, where they received a Professional Education in Moonshot Thinking for Entrepreneurs. In 2017, they pursued Professional Education at The Wharton School, specializing in Business Strategy from Wharton: Competitive Advantage.

In 2009, João de Sousa Aroso obtained a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree from The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), majoring in Economics.

Prior to attending university, from 1991 to 2005, they completed their high school education at Deutsche Schule zu Porto (Oporto German School).

In addition to their formal education, João de Sousa Aroso holds a certification in CMMI from the Software Engineering Institute at Carnegie Mellon University. The specific details regarding the month and year of obtaining this certification are not available.

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