Carolina Kia Takada

Carolina Kia Takada is a prominent educator and innovator in the field of management and well-being at work. She serves as a professor at Faculdade Exame, where she focuses on integrating mental health into leadership and team management practices.

Professional Background

Carolina is the founder of Bud, a team management software designed to help leaders implement healthier and more effective management routines. This platform aims to align teams around common goals, promote autonomy, and foster an environment of care and trust. Bud has gained significant traction, with over 5,000 users and support for more than 400 leaders globally, including major companies like Bosch and Unilever.1

Academic Qualifications

Carolina holds an Executive Education in Corporate Business Model Innovation from the Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley, and a program in Cultural Awareness for Developing Successful Business Strategies from Stanford University's Graduate School of Business, both completed in 2019. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University of São Paulo in 2012.1

Contributions and Recognition

Carolina has been recognized as one of the Innovators Under 35 for her contributions to management practices that prioritize mental health. She frequently shares her insights on workplace well-being at international events such as Collision and Web Summit.1