Ricardo Gottschalk
About Ricardo Gottschalk
Ricardo Gottschalk serves as the Vice President and Co-Founder of Conta Simples, a role he has held since 2023. He has a diverse background in sales and entrepreneurship, with previous positions at various companies including Creditas and Stone Pagamentos.
Work at Conta Simples
Ricardo Gottschalk currently serves as Vice President and Co-Founder of Conta Simples, a role he has held since 2023. In this position, he focuses on simplifying expense management for companies operating in the new economy. He emphasizes the importance of creating user-centered products and fostering strong customer relationships. His previous experience at Conta Simples includes serving as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) and Co-Founder from 2018 to 2023, where he concentrated on customer acquisition and retention strategies to enhance business outcomes.
Professional Experience
Ricardo Gottschalk has a diverse professional background in sales and management. He worked at Beacon Founders as a Member starting in 2023. Prior to this, he held various positions including Sales Manager at Creditas for eight months in 2018, Partnerships and Indirect Sales Manager at Stone Pagamentos from 2016 to 2018, and Consulting Sales Manager at Oracle from 2011 to 2013. His career also includes roles as Business Development Executive and SaaS Consulting Sales Manager at Stone Pagamentos and Oracle, respectively.
Education and Expertise
Ricardo Gottschalk holds a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Universidade Estadual de Campinas, where he studied from 2008 to 2012. He has pursued further education in various fields, including Service Design and Innovation at EISE, Sales Management at Insper Instituto de Ensino e Pesquisa, and the S20 Program at Y Combinator. Additionally, he has completed studies in Auditing and Marketing at Bureau Veritas and The Wharton School, respectively.
Entrepreneurial Initiatives
Ricardo co-founded Conta Simples alongside Rodrigo Tognini and Fernando Santos, driven by a vision to address challenges faced with financial services in large banks. His entrepreneurial activities are characterized by innovative market approaches and a focus on developing products that prioritize customer needs. He has a history of creating new market strategies within organizations, demonstrating his commitment to entrepreneurship and customer-centric solutions.
Background in Mechanical Engineering
Ricardo Gottschalk has a foundational background in mechanical engineering, which he studied at Universidade Estadual de Campinas. This technical expertise has informed his transition into sales and entrepreneurship, allowing him to apply analytical skills to business challenges. His engineering background contributes to his understanding of product development and user experience, enhancing his ability to create effective solutions in the financial services sector.