André Alves
About André Alves
André Alves is a researcher at the FGV and EAESP Innovation Center and a professor at FGV in São Paulo, Brazil. He has an extensive academic background, including degrees from the University of California, Berkeley, and UFRGS, along with experience in various educational and corporate roles.
Current Role at FGV - Fundação Getulio Vargas
André Alves currently serves as a researcher at the FGV and EAESP Innovation Center, a position he has held since 2018. In addition to his research role, he has been a professor at FGV since 2017, contributing to the academic community in São Paulo, Brazil. His work focuses on innovation and business strategies, aligning with the institution's mission to promote knowledge and development in the field.
Education and Expertise
André Alves has an extensive educational background. He studied at the University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business for one year from 2014 to 2015. He earned his Doctor of Philosophy degree from Faculdade de Ciências Econômicas at UFRGS from 2012 to 2015. Additionally, he completed his Master's degree at the same institution from 2008 to 2010 and obtained his Bachelor's degree from 2002 to 2007. He also studied at Stanford University and attended Marion High School.
Previous Work Experience
André Alves has held various positions prior to his current roles. He worked as a student assistant at Florida Atlantic University for four months in 2006. He was a trainee at HSBC for three months in 2003 and served as a project manager junior consultant at PS Júnior from 2003 to 2005. Additionally, he was a lecturer at the University of the Sinos Valley (Unisinos) from 2011 to 2015, where he contributed to the academic development of students.
Leadership at Silicon Valley Institute for Business Innovation
Since 2015, André Alves has been the Latin America Director at the Silicon Valley Institute for Business Innovation. In this role, he focuses on fostering innovation and business development across Latin America, leveraging his academic and professional experience to drive initiatives that support growth and collaboration in the region.