Leonardo Ferraz

Leonardo Ferraz has extensive experience in economic consulting and education, holding key roles in various organizations. At CNPq - MCT, contributions were made as a researcher across multiple academic stages from 2004 to 2006. Since 2011, Leonardo has served as a credentialed consultant at SEBRAE, focusing on micro and small business development in Brazil. Entrepreneurial engagements include partnerships with Silvio Oliveira Consultores Associados and Anova Gestão e Projetos, emphasizing market intelligence and financial management. From 2020 to 2022, Leonardo coordinated entrepreneurship support at the Instituto IPÊ da UFRPE and directed the Núcleo de Empreendedorismo e Inovação. Currently, Leonardo is the Director of Innovation at FACEPE and continues to contribute as a professor at UFRPE. Academic qualifications include a Doctorate in Economics from Universidade Federal de Pernambuco.