Thiago Garuti
About Thiago Garuti
Thiago Garuti is the Co-founder and COO of Malga, a role he has held since 2020. He has a background in engineering and extensive experience in project management across various companies in Brazil.
Work at Malga
Thiago Garuti serves as the Co-founder and Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Malga, a company that is part of the Y Combinator S21 cohort. He has been with Malga since its inception in 2020, contributing to the company's growth and operational strategies. His role involves overseeing daily operations and ensuring that the company's objectives align with its long-term vision.
Previous Experience in Project Management
Before joining Malga, Thiago Garuti held significant roles in project management. He worked at Finxi as Gerente de Projetos from 2016 to 2020, where he managed various projects for four years. Additionally, he was employed at Medicinae Solutions, serving as Gerente de Projeto and later as General Product Manager from 2016 to 2020. His experience in these positions provided him with a strong foundation in managing complex projects in the healthcare sector.
Educational Background
Thiago Garuti completed his Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) at Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro from 2006 to 2012. He furthered his education by studying Digital Product Leadership at Tera in 2019. Additionally, he participated in various programs, including a fellowship at Latitud in 2020 and the Y Combinator S21 program in 2021, enhancing his skills in entrepreneurship and product development.
Current Involvement with Endeavor Brasil
Since 2023, Thiago Garuti has been involved with Endeavor Brasil as part of the Scale Up Endeavor program. This initiative focuses on supporting high-impact entrepreneurs and scaling businesses. His participation reflects his commitment to fostering entrepreneurship and innovation within the business community.
Early Career Experience
Thiago Garuti began his professional career at Paraty Investimentos, where he worked in Back Office and interest rate options trading from 2007 to 2008. This early experience provided him with insights into financial operations and investment strategies, which have been beneficial in his subsequent roles.