Alvaro Taiar Jr
About Alvaro Taiar Jr
Board member, mentor and senior advisor to startups and corporations that focus on Innovation. I have supported the arrival in Brazil of innovative business models acting as advisor to startups in Silicon Valley and Europe. Experienced in translating Brazilian business culture to international entrepreneur and investors, I represented the country in several international foruns, with special emphasis on those in the Financial Market, Innovation and Real Estate investments. 31 years of professional career at PwC consulting, 21 as a senior partner I led the financial market industry, focusing on the Alternative Asset Management sector where I led the investments of the main SWFs, Private Equity Funds, Venture Capital and Real Estate in the Brazilian market. Developed the innovation strategy of the firm in Brazil working on connecting PwC with the entire ecosystem of startups. Coordinated M&As processes and investment rounds of several of the startups that became the Brazilian unicorns. Motivated by challenges, I face them with tenacity and resilience. I value long-term relationships with excellence in team leadership. Bachelor of Business Administration from EAESP-FGV, and in Law from the Faculty of Law of USP. And, among other extension courses, I highlight passages in schools like IMD, J.L.Kellogg Graduate School of Management (USA); Darden, University of Virginia (USA); and Richard Ivey School of Business (CAN). Specialization: - Asset Management - Illiquid investment funds / Alternative assets - Private Equity - Venture Capital - M&A - ESG - Due diligence - International tax consultancy - Financial Services - Governance - Startups - Angel Investment Networks - Innovation - Board of Directors - Senior Advisor