João Silva is a highly successful and experienced business developer, strategist and operations expert, with a proven track record of driving growth for a diverse range of businesses. After completing his Bachelor of Science in Nutrition Sciences from Universidade do Porto, João went on to earn three MBA degrees from prestigious institutions such as Porto Business School, IE Business School, and The University of Texas at Austin - Red McCombs School of Business which gave him a unique perspective on business management and operations.

João's professional journey spanned through various organizations and industries such as Newton Labs, Fidelis Craft Beer and Craft Beer Garden & Shop, My Pocket Nutritionist, Porto Customhouse, “Via Rápida” club, and more. As the Chief Operating Officer and the former Head of Global Business Development at Newton Labs, João has helped the company evolve into a high-growth startup, while driving strategic partnership initiatives globally.

He's an expert in business development, business management, market analysis, marketing strategy, and pipeline management. He's highly skilled in team training and leadership, operational management, and system conceptualization. João is also a super-fast learner and highly analytical person with the ability to adapt and assimilate technical information quickly. Fluent in English, Spanish, French(can hold a conversation), and his native Portuguese, João also has good communication and commercial skills, making him a people's person.