Alex Liao Vilhena
About Alex Liao Vilhena
Alex Liao Vilhena is the Cofounder and CEO of Malga, a position he has held since 2020. He has a diverse background in sales and customer development, having worked at companies such as Chute, Braintree, and Conspiração Filmes across various locations including the UK, Spain, and Brazil.
Current Role at Malga
Alex Liao Vilhena serves as the Cofounder and CEO of Malga, a company that is part of the Y Combinator S21 batch. He has held this position since 2020, leading the organization for four years in Brazil. His role involves overseeing the company's strategic direction and operations, focusing on innovation and growth within the market.
Previous Experience at Chute
Prior to his current role, Alex worked at Chute in various capacities. He served as Director of Customer Development from 2015 to 2017 in London, United Kingdom. He also held positions as Customer Development for Enterprise Sales from 2013 to 2014 in San Francisco Bay Area, and as Account Executive from 2014 to 2015 in Greater New York City Area. His experience at Chute spanned four years and contributed to his expertise in customer relations and sales.
Experience at Braintree
Alex Liao Vilhena worked at Braintree as an Enterprise Sales Manager for two regions. He managed the Iberia and Italy markets from 2018 to 2020 in Madrid Area, Spain. He also served as Enterprise Sales Manager for the UK from 2017 to 2018 in London, United Kingdom. His tenure at Braintree focused on expanding the company's presence and sales in these key European markets.
Educational Background
Alex studied at the Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro, where he earned an MBA in Management from 2011 to 2012. He also attended the University of Southern California, obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Communications from 2004 to 2008. Additionally, he studied at EARJ, further enhancing his educational qualifications.
Early Career and Other Roles
Before his roles in sales and management, Alex began his career in the film industry as an Assistant Director at Conspiração Filmes in Rio de Janeiro from 2009 to 2010. He also worked as a Business Development Manager at Brasil/CT from 2011 to 2013, where he focused on developing business strategies in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.