Ricardo Carvalho
About Ricardo Carvalho
Ricardo Carvalho is the Executive Director at G2 Capital and an Investment Partner, recognized for his active role in the digital economy and support for international projects. With over 15 years of experience in entrepreneurship and investment, he has held various advisory and leadership positions across Brazil and the United States.
Work at G2 Capital
Ricardo Carvalho serves as the Executive Director and Investor at G2 Capital, a position he has held since 2017. He co-founded the firm, which focuses on digital transformation and international investment opportunities. His role involves creating investment structures that align with groups possessing synergy and maturity for investing in digital economy startups. Under his leadership, G2 Capital has actively participated in the digital economy ecosystem, fostering innovation and supporting high-potential international projects.
Current Advisory Roles
Since 2021, Ricardo Carvalho has been an Advisory Board Member at CambioReal, located in Boca Raton, Florida. He has contributed to the company for three years, leveraging his extensive experience in the digital economy. Previously, he served as an advisor at Tamborine Tecnologia from 2021 to 2022, where he provided strategic insights for ten months in Brazil. These advisory roles highlight his commitment to supporting innovative companies in the technology sector.
Education and Expertise
Ricardo Carvalho holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, where he studied Gestão Estratégica and Gestão de Negócios from 2001 to 2003. He also earned a Bachelor's degree in Administração from Centro Universitário UNA, studying Administração, Negócios e Marketing from 1998 to 2001. With over 15 years of experience, he specializes in structuring and managing businesses in entrepreneurship, investment, technology, and innovation.
Professional Background
Ricardo Carvalho has held various significant positions throughout his career. He was the Head of Angels Investments at Gavea Angels from 2016 to 2019, where he focused on investment strategies in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. Additionally, he worked as a Gestor da Inovação at Fapemig from 2014 to 2017, contributing to innovation management in Brazil. His experience also includes a role as Gerente Comercial at Solví Participações S.A. from 2013 to 2014.
Board Memberships
Ricardo Carvalho served as a Board Member at CECyber - Center of Excellence in Cybersecurity from 2019 to 2021. In this role, he contributed to the organization's initiatives in cybersecurity, further demonstrating his involvement in technology and innovation sectors. His board memberships reflect his strategic thinking and ability to build strong networks within the entrepreneurship and investment ecosystems.