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Igor M. CoelhounlockedRafael: together at Universidade Federal Fluminense (2009)
×2Rafael: together at Herospark
Rafael: together at 500 Global Batch 13
×8Rafael: together at 500 Global
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Experience
- Quest EduDirector of Operations and Business | Proenem & ProMedicinacurrent2025 — present
- Quest EduDirector of Operations and Business | Estácio Online2025
- HeroSparkPartnercurrent2025 — present
- HeroSparkCo-founder & CMO | Brand Leadership, Marketing Strategy & Thought Leadership2023 — 2024
- HeroSparkCo-founder & COO | Business Strategy, Growth & Operations Leadership2019 — 2023Curitiba e Região, Brasil
- BizstartFounder & Digital Business Mentor | Helping Experts Build Online Businessescurrent2024 — present
- BizstartCo-founder, Startup Mentor, Speaker & Trainer | Selective Advisory for High-Impact Projects2014 — 2024
- BizstartCo-founder, Consultant & Instructor | Startup Education & Early-Stage Entrepreneurship2011 — 2014Rio de Janeiro Area, Brazil
- EdoolsCo-founder & CEO2013 — 2019Rio de Janeiro Area, Brazil
- Google Launchpad AcceleratorAccelerator Participant at Google Launchpad Accelerator2016Mountain View, CA
- 500 GlobalAccelerator Participant at 500 Global2015Mountain View, CA
- StartupBaseCo-founder & CTO2010 — 2013Rio de Janeiro Area, Brazil
- Anhanguera Educacional S.A.Computer Science Professor | Algorithms, Systems Architecture & Innovation2012Rio de Janeiro Area, Brazil
- UFF - ANTTConsultant | Systems Modeling & Information Management2011 — 2012Rio de Janeiro Area, Brazil
- Peta5Co-founder & CTO2008 — 2010
- Universidade Federal FluminenseResearcher | Digital TV, Programming Languages & Interactive Systems2008 — 2009Niterói
Skills & more
Brand Strategy & Thought LeadershipContent Marketing & Audience GrowthPublic Speaking & Event RepresentationMarketing Strategy & Customer AcquisitionExecutive Leadership & Board ParticipationExecutive Leadership & People ManagementBusiness Strategy & KPI ManagementFundraising & Investor RelationsRevenue Growth & Sales LeadershipBoard & Stakeholder ManagementDigital Business Strategy & MonetizationCreator Economy & Personal Branding
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Online Training & CoachingHigh-Ticket Sales & Digital MarketingCommunity Building & EngagementStartup Mentorship & AdvisoryPublic Speaking & Entrepreneurship EducationGo-to-Market Strategy & Business DevelopmentHigh-Impact Training & Workshop FacilitationStrategic Networking & Ecosystem DevelopmentStartup Training & Entrepreneurship EducationLean Startup & Business Model ValidationCurriculum Design & Workshop FacilitationPublic Speaking & Content CreationLanguages English · Portuguese
- Nesta's Creative Enterprise Programme — British Council
- Implantação do Cerne 1 — Anprotec
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Rafael Carvalho?
- Founder at Edools
- Where does Rafael Carvalho work?
- Rafael Carvalho is Founder of Herospark.
- What companies did Rafael Carvalho found?
- Rafael Carvalho founded Herospark.
- Where did Rafael Carvalho go to school?
- Rafael Carvalho studied at Universidade Federal Fluminense (Graduação, Engenharia de Telecomunicações); Ibmec (Pós-graduação - MBA, Gestão de Negócios).
Founder mafias
500 Global mafia787
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Ibmec mafia18
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Universidade Federal Fluminense mafia8
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Same school
Also attended Universidade Federal Fluminense14
Fernando SpnolaPartner at Base PartnersAlessia BaumgartnerVP of Ecosystems at DWF LabsIgor M. CoelhoNeoResearch Co-Founder at NeoWilliam SilvaInvestor at DOMO.VCCarolina SpectorInvestment Intern at Gera CapitalMaria do Carmo (Carminha) DavidInvestor at Criabiz Ventures
+ 8 more
Also attended Ibmec56
Gustavo AhrendsInvestor at Norte VenturesCaio AndradeCFO / COO at Parceiro VenturesJúlia FigueiredoDirector, Business Development and Investor Relations at Partners for GrowthGuilherme ZieglerFinance and Operations at AtlanticoAlexandre StephanPartner at SP VenturesLuis GutmanManaging Partner at M4 Ventures
+ 50 more
Shared employers
Also worked at HeroSpark3
Also worked at Google Launchpad Accelerator2,000
Kai-Fu LeeChairman of Sinovation Ventures and CEO of 01.AIBrian SingermanCo-founder of GPx; Partner Emeritus at Founders FundHunter WalkCo-founder & Partner at HomebrewAydin SenkutFounder & Managing Partner at FelicisLaela SturdyManaging Partner at CapitalGArash FerdowsiCo-founder of Dropbox
+ 1,994 more
Also worked at 500 Global264
Kaz TeradaVenture Advisor at Monta Vista CapitalChristal NgAssociate at Golden Gate VenturesJustin LedbetterChief Operating Officer, Marlan Space at Cortado VenturesJessica KohSenior Executive Director, Investment at Vertex Ventures Sea Management Pte. Ltd.Jirapat SuvidejkosolSenior Associate, Investment at Vertex Ventures Sea Management Pte. Ltd.Cyril EbersweilerGeneral Partner at SOSV
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