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Rafael Pinto

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Director (Board) at Global Startups Accelerator (formerly LatAm Startups)

Brazil

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About

Rafael Pinto is Managing Director of Occasio International Advisory Services, where he provides strategic advisory, communication consulting, and training to companies and professionals operating across international markets. With over 24 years of experience working in 70+ countries, he focuses on addressing communication gaps, cultural alignment, and trust-building challenges that arise during cross-border business expansion and market entry. He works with organizations on strategy-execution alignment and with individual professionals on cross-cultural communication and leadership.

Experience

  1. Occasio International Advisory ServicesManaging Directorcurrent2012 — presentRio de Janeiro, Brazil
  2. Global StartupsDirector, Board of Directors (Volunteer)current2016 — present
  3. Think GlobalCo-Founder and International Mentor2020 — 2022Brazil
  4. International Finance Corporation - World Bank GroupConsultant2008 — 2011Washington DC, USA
  5. Young Americas Business Trust / Organization of American StatesProgram Manager2007 — 2008Washington DC, USA
  6. Brazilian Olympic CommitteeAttaché / Supervisor2007Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
  7. United Nations Association of the Dominican RepublicInternational Projects Manager2006Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
  8. Young Americas Business Trust / Organization of American StatesProgram Officer2002 — 2005Washington DC, USA

Skills & more

Supervisory Skills4Analytical Skills2Team ManagementCapacity Building56Public Speaking12Strategic Planning83CommunicationTeamwork6Leadership16Interpersonal SkillsEmotional IntelligenceCritical Thinking1
+12 moreBusiness NetworkingEnglishSpanishPortugueseLearning Management SystemsempathyEducationOnboardingNew Hire TrainingCustomer OnboardingProgram DevelopmentBoard of Directors

Languages English · Portuguese · Spanish

  • Networking in the Age of AI — LinkedIn
  • Amplify Your Communication Skills with Generative AI — LinkedIn
  • Investing in Human Skills in the Age of AI — LinkedIn
  • Mentor - Programa Líderes para o Brasil — IXL Center
  • Digital Body Language — LinkedIn

From Rafael's professional profile.

Colleagues at Global Startups Accelerator (formerly LatAm Startups)

Attilio Augieri
Market Research Specialist at Global Startups Accelerator (formerly LatAm Startups)
Carla Ramos
Director of Operations at Global Startups Accelerator (formerly LatAm Startups)
Marcelle Solda
Program Coordinator at Global Startups Accelerator (formerly LatAm Startups)
Markus Schreyer
Director (Board) at Global Startups Accelerator (formerly LatAm Startups)
Miryam Lazarte
Chief Executive Officer at Global Startups Accelerator (formerly LatAm Startups)
Peter Elkins
Director (Board) at Global Startups Accelerator (formerly LatAm Startups)
Valerie Fox
Director (Board) at Global Startups Accelerator (formerly LatAm Startups)

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Who is Rafael Pinto?
Rafael Pinto is Managing Director of Occasio International Advisory Services, where he provides strategic advisory, communication consulting, and training to companies and professionals operating across international markets. With over 24 years of experience working in 70+ countries, he focuses on addressing communication gaps, cultural alignment, and trust-building challenges that arise during cross-border business expansion and market entry. He works with organizations on strategy-execution alignment and with individual professionals on cross-cultural communication and leadership.
Where does Rafael Pinto work?
Rafael Pinto is Director (Board) at Global Startups Accelerator (formerly LatAm Startups).
Where did Rafael Pinto go to school?
Rafael Pinto studied at American University (Master's degree, Development Management); Florida International University (Bachelor's degree, International Relations); St. Louis University - Madrid Campus (Associate's degree, Associate Studies for Bachelor in Arts and Sciences).

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