Leo Cavalcanti
About Leo Cavalcanti
Leo Cavalcanti is the Founder of Linkana, a company focused on Procurement software, based in São Paulo since 2019. He writes and debates on technology and digital transformation in Procurement, leveraging his diverse educational background in law, accounting, and business management.
Work at Linkana
Leo Cavalcanti serves as the Founder of Linkana, a role he has held since 2019 in São Paulo. Under his leadership, Linkana aims to set a new standard of quality for Procurement systems on a global scale. He identified a gap in the market for effective Procurement software, which led to the establishment of the company. Leo actively writes and debates about technology and digital transformation in Procurement across various platforms, contributing to the discourse in the industry.
Education and Expertise
Leo Cavalcanti has a diverse educational background. He studied at Y Combinator, focusing on Entrepreneurship, and became an Alumni of the W20 program in 2020. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, where he studied from 2016 to 2018. Additionally, he earned an MBA in Finance from Ibmec in 2018 and completed a degree in Tax Planning at Universidade Federal de Pernambuco. He also has a Bachelor's degree in Law from the same university, completed in 2015, and studied German as a Foreign Language at the University of Duisburg-Essen in 2014.
Background
Before founding Linkana, Leo Cavalcanti was the Founder of Diligento, where he worked from 2015 to 2016 in the Recife Area, Brazil. His career reflects a transition from a background in law and business management to a focus on the Procurement industry. This diverse experience has equipped him with a unique perspective on the intersection of technology and procurement practices.
Achievements
Leo Cavalcanti has made significant contributions to the field of Procurement through his initiatives and writings. He offers a newsletter that focuses on topics related to Procurement and digital transformation, engaging a wider audience in these critical discussions. His work aims to influence the standards and practices within the Procurement sector, positioning Linkana as a leader in this space.