Fabio Flaksberg
About Fabio Flaksberg
Fabio Flaksberg is a professor and investor based in São Paulo, Brazil, with extensive experience in investment banking and startup advisory. He has held various roles in companies such as Omie and Rei do Pitaco, while also teaching at FGV and founding a global app for tennis players.
Work at FGV - Fundação Getulio Vargas
Fabio Flaksberg has been a professor at FGV - Fundação Getulio Vargas since 2019. He teaches a course titled 'Mobile Connectivity Reinvented'. His role at FGV involves imparting knowledge and expertise in business administration, leveraging his extensive background in investment and entrepreneurship.
Education and Expertise
Fabio Flaksberg holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from FGV, completed from 1999 to 2003. He also earned a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo, studying from 1999 to 2005. Additionally, he obtained a Master’s Degree in Executive Master's of International Business Management from Georgetown University McDonough School of Business in 2016.
Background in Investment and Entrepreneurship
Flaksberg has extensive experience in investment and entrepreneurship. He has served as an investor in multiple companies, including TaOn, Rei do Pitaco, Nuveo, Contraktor Tecnologia, Fhinck, Tipspace, and Falco. His advisory role includes guiding early-stage startups on strategic decisions, fundraising, and business development.
Professional Experience in Banking and Advertising
Fabio Flaksberg has a background in investment banking, having worked at Bank of America. He also held a position as a project manager at Fbiz, an advertising agency within the WPP group. Additionally, he co-founded Palco07, an advertising agency that connected brands with the music industry, serving clients such as Heineken and Johnson & Johnson.
Achievements in Textile Import and App Development
Flaksberg established a textile import department at Flaks, where he sourced suppliers through continuous visits to China. He also founded Smash, a global app designed for tennis players, in partnership with a former world #1 tennis pro.