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Rodrigo Lemos
Entrepreneur and Partner at Link School & Head of MI5 Ventures
Rodrigo Lemos is a prominent figure in the Brazilian entrepreneurial and educational landscape. Here's a summary of his professional profile:
Professional Background
Rodrigo Lemos currently holds two significant positions:
- Head of MI5 Ventures (January 2021 - Present)
- Partner and Founding Team member at Link School (April 2020 - Present)
MI5 Ventures
As the Head of MI5 Ventures, Rodrigo leads the Venture Capital and Startup Acceleration unit of Link School, which is described as Brazil's most disruptive university.1 Under his leadership, MI5 Ventures has achieved notable success:
- Partnered with 17 companies, including edtechs and healthtechs
- These companies generated over R$ 23 million in revenue in the last 12 months
- Facilitated fundraising of R$ 7.24 million for their partner companies
Link School
At Link School, Rodrigo is part of the founding team and has been instrumental in shaping the institution's direction.1 His contributions include:
- Co-designing People Skills classes for the first 4 semesters
- Leading the creation of MI5 Startups, the school's Venture Capital and Startup Acceleration unit
Educational Background
Rodrigo has a strong educational foundation:
- Bachelor's degree in Propaganda e Marketing from FACAMP (Faculdades de Campinas)
- Postgraduate degree in Neuroscience from Unità Faculdade
Previous Experience
Before his current roles, Rodrigo:
- Co-founded BH1 Eventos, an entertainment and events production group (2014-2020)
- Worked as a Marketing Analyst at Grupo GM7 (2013-2015)
Skills and Certifications
Rodrigo holds several certifications, including:
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt from 3M
- Pre-Seed Acceleration Program Graduate from Founder Institute
- Neuroscience applied to Training and Development from Instituto Conectomus
His LinkedIn profile (username: digoplemos) showcases his passion for education and his commitment to fostering entrepreneurship in Brazil.1
