Marcelo Bernardes

Marcelo Bernardes is an intrapreneur, start-up mentor, and speaker dedicated to developing people, enhancing customer experiences, and delivering business results. Currently serving as a Start-up Mentor at the University of Colorado, they partner with researchers to translate innovative ideas into marketable solutions. With a proven track record in managing multi-million-dollar service practices at Avaya, Marcelo leverages their extensive global experience to mentor start-ups, guiding founders in business models and go-to-market strategies. As the Principal Consultant and Founder of Innovate Within, they explore the intersection of crowdfunding and intrapreneurship, contributing thought leadership through articles on LinkedIn.