Rodrigo Menezes
About Rodrigo Menezes
Rodrigo Menezes is a professor specializing in Private Equity, Venture Capital, and Startups Law at various institutions in São Paulo, Brazil. He has extensive experience in the startup ecosystem and has held leadership roles in several organizations related to entrepreneurship and venture capital since 2010.
Work at FGV - Fundação Getulio Vargas
Rodrigo Menezes has been a professor at FGV - Fundação Getulio Vargas since 2010. He teaches both graduation and post-graduation courses, contributing to the academic development of students in the São Paulo area. His long-standing tenure at FGV spans over a decade, during which he has focused on subjects related to law and business.
Current Positions in Education
Rodrigo Menezes currently holds teaching positions at multiple institutions. He has been a professor at Insper Instituto de Ensino e Pesquisa since 2015, where he teaches courses on 'Private Equity and Venture Capital' and 'Startups Law.' Additionally, he has been a professor at Link School of Business since 2020. His roles reflect his expertise in venture capital and entrepreneurship.
Board Memberships and Advisory Roles
Rodrigo Menezes serves as a member of the board at Grupo Dínamo, an organization focused on fostering a new ecosystem for startups, since 2015. He is also an Advisory Board Member at Anjos do Brasil, contributing to the angel investment community since 2011. His involvement in these organizations highlights his commitment to supporting entrepreneurship in Brazil.
Education and Expertise
Rodrigo Menezes has a strong educational background. He completed the Venture Capital Executive Program at the University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business in 2011. He also holds a Master in Law from IE Business School, achieved in 2006, and a Doctor of Law (JD) from Universidade Candido Mendes, completed in 1999. His education underpins his expertise in law and venture capital.
Previous Professional Experience
Rodrigo Menezes has a diverse professional background. He worked as In-house Legal Counsel at Telemar - Oi from 2000 to 2002 and served as Legal Corporate & Contract Manager at Natura from 2004 to 2005. He was also a founding partner at Derraik & Menezes Advogados from 2011 to 2021 and held a partnership at Squire Patton Boggs for one year. His previous roles have provided him with extensive experience in corporate law and legal counsel.