Arthur Costa

Arthur Costa is a Social Communication graduate with a focus on Advertising and Marketing. He initially ventured into the advertising industry, kickstarting his career as a strategic planning intern at W/McCann. Transitioning into the realm of entrepreneurship, he joined Instituto InnovAction in 2017, a Microsoft Brazil initiative aimed at guiding aspiring student entrepreneurs in developing their startup ideas. This pivotal experience redirected his professional journey towards active involvement in the innovation ecosystem.

In 2018, Arthur became part of Kyvo Design-Driven-Innovation as an operations assistant, contributing to the Visa Acceleration Program, the foremost Financial Technology Corporate Venture initiative in Latin America. Following his involvement in two Batches, he embraced the challenge of participating in the Merkaz Acceleration Program. This program, spearheaded by executives and CEOs of the Brazilian Jewish community, focuses on making a significant impact across various sectors like education, construction, financial services, health, and retail.

Relocating to Lisbon in 2019, Arthur assumed the role of Community Manager at Olisipo Way, a hub for early-stage investors, where he actively engages with the entrepreneurial community to foster growth and innovation.