Rafael Mendes is a well-rounded professional with over 20 years of experience in healthcare, private equity, and venture capital. He obtained his civil engineering degree from Escola Politécnica da USP and further developed his expertise by completing an Owner/President Management Program at Harvard Business School. Mendes has a proven track record of success, having held leadership positions in several prominent organizations, including Vision One, CREB, Grupo Oncoclinicas, and Victoria Capital Partners. He has also served as a board member for South American Lighting Partners, Cellera Farma, Grupo Technos, Elemidia, and Oncoclinicas. Mendes' experience is not limited to traditional business, as he serves on the Innovation & Technology Committee at Hospital Sirio Libanes and is a senior advisor and investor for Medway Residencia Médica, Lexter.ai, Sallve, Zaga, and EquitasVC. His diverse background has given him a deep understanding of the industry which he now leverages to make a difference in the healthcare and venture capital spaces.