Luiza Zaide

Luiza Zaide currently serves as Corporate Innovation Manager at Neoenergia, where responsibilities include overseeing open innovation initiatives, managing PERSEO Ventures investments in Brazil, and fostering connections within the national and international innovation ecosystem. Previous roles at BRF involved working as an Open Innovation Analyst and Financial Analyst, focusing on business acceleration, startup engagement, and profitability analysis. Luiza has also held positions in trade marketing and as an intern at the Embassy of Brazil in Washington, D.C. Educational credentials include a Master’s degree in Business Administration from Ibmec, a Bachelor's degree in International Relations from Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro, and an exchange program at Georgetown University.