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Ricardo Radwanski
EVP @ Convertiv
Ricardo Radwanski is the Co-Founder and CFO of Earth First Food Ventures (EFFV), a unique investment platform focused on the FoodTech sector, primarily in plant-based food. He has extensive experience in international investments and wealth management, having held senior positions at major banks such as JP Morgan, Citibank, and Deutsche Bank across various global locations including New York, São Paulo, and Geneva.
Professional Background
Radwanski's career spans over 20 years, beginning in investment banking from 1992 to 2000, where he specialized in structuring capital raises for Latin American companies. From 2000 to 2015, he transitioned to wealth management, advising affluent families and their family offices in Latin America and Europe. Since 2020, his focus has been exclusively on venture capital and private equity within the FoodTech space, particularly in sourcing deals and interacting with entrepreneurs to support their business growth and capital raising efforts.
Education and Credentials
He holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Widener University and an MBA from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. Additionally, he is a Certified Public Accountant in New York and serves as a director for several Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) in the Cayman Islands.
Personal Life
Ricardo Radwanski is Brazilian and resides between Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, Brazil. He is married with three children and has lived in eight different countries, appreciating their diverse cultures and natural beauty.12
