Raquel de Castro Boechat

Raquel de Castro Boechat is a seasoned entrepreneur and leader with extensive experience across multiple sectors, currently serving as the CEO and Founder of Canada Starthub since January 2022, guiding international companies in their expansion into the Canadian market. Raquel is an influential member of the Board of Directors for both the I2A2 - Institut d'Intelligence Artificielle Appliquée and the Brazil-Canada Chamber of Commerce, contributing to enhancing commercial relations between Brazil and Canada. As an international mentor with LabEight Africa and uGlobally, Raquel supports entrepreneurs through strategic insights. Previous leadership roles include Co-Founder of Athimos Health Tech and E-Training, along with a tenure as Brazil Project Lead for Artemis Project, promoting female entrepreneurship in mining. Raquel's academic achievements include advanced studies in negotiation and leadership from prestigious institutions such as Harvard University and Schulich ExecEd, complemented by a strong foundation in communications and economics from various universities.