Edsmar Resende is a seasoned executive, lawyer, and sustainability expert with over 17 years of experience in the sustainable business field. He has showcased his passion and expertise in connecting people, businesses, and ideas, with a focus on cross pollination and creating macro opportunities.

Resende has worked in various sectors such as agribusiness, banking, energy, mining, venture capital, and nonprofit organizations, making him a versatile and multidisciplinary specialist. He is a skilled mentor and consultant, having evaluated programs such as Inovativa, Fiemg Lab, SEED, and Finep Startups. Resende is a master of innovation and new business models, using his expertise to provide advice on mecanismos de mercado e relatórios de Sustentabilidade.

He holds a Bachelor of Law degree from Universidade Estadual de Londrina and has pursued further education in fields such as Desenvolvimento Local, Responsabilidade Social Corporativa e Gestão de Organizações Sociais, and Engenharia e Inovação. Resende has also attained certification in Negócios Sociais from Escola Superior de Propaganda e Marketing.

Some of the organizations he has worked with include Inseed Investimentos, where he was Gerente de Venture Capital e M&A and Corporate Access Coordinator, and Key Associados, where he served as a Sustainability Senior Consultant. Resende is the current Director at Circle - Market Access & Investments and sits on the Board of Agrivalle Brasil.