João Duarte, a computer scientist turned entrepreneur turned VC, is making waves in the venture capital industry. With a Ph.D. in Computer Science and an MBA, Duarte has a wealth of knowledge and expertise in the tech space. He is currently leading investments in the Nordics and CEE regions for Verve Ventures, a Swiss Venture Capital firm with over 120 portfolio companies and €60M invested in 2021. Prior to his work at Verve, Duarte served as a Venture Partner at Lighthouse Ventures, an early-stage VC fund investing in the Czech Republic and CEE. Additionally, he co-founded two companies in the HRTech/Hiring space, demonstrating his entrepreneurial spirit and leadership skills.

With an impressive educational background and years of experience in the tech industry, João Duarte is a leading figure in venture capital. He continues to make an impact in the industry by investing in innovative startups and utilizing his wealth of knowledge to guide and mentor entrepreneurs.