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
- Occasio International Advisory ServicesManaging Directorcurrent2012 — presentRio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Global StartupsDirector, Board of Directors (Volunteer)current2016 — present
- Think GlobalCo-Founder and International Mentor2020 — 2022Brazil
- International Finance Corporation - World Bank GroupConsultant2008 — 2011Washington DC, USA
- Young Americas Business Trust / Organization of American StatesProgram Manager2007 — 2008Washington DC, USA
- Brazilian Olympic CommitteeAttaché / Supervisor2007Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- United Nations Association of the Dominican RepublicInternational Projects Manager2006Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
- Young Americas Business Trust / Organization of American StatesProgram Officer2002 — 2005Washington DC, USA
Education
- American UniversityMaster's degree, Development Management2008 — 2010
- Florida International UniversityBachelor's degree, International Relations1998 — 2001
- St. Louis University - Madrid CampusAssociate's degree, Associate Studies for Bachelor in Arts and Sciences1996 — 1998
Skills & more
Supervisory Skills4Analytical Skills2Team ManagementCapacity Building56Public Speaking12Strategic Planning83CommunicationTeamwork6Leadership16Interpersonal SkillsEmotional IntelligenceCritical Thinking1
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Business NetworkingEnglishSpanishPortugueseLearning Management SystemsempathyEducationOnboardingNew Hire TrainingCustomer OnboardingProgram DevelopmentBoard of DirectorsLanguages 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)
Alejandro Vivanco
Director (Board) 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)
Frequently asked questions
- Where does Rafael Pinto work?
- Rafael Pinto is Director (Board) at Global Startups Accelerator (formerly LatAm Startups).
Same school
Also attended American University76
Vincent DialloInvestor at DaphniAmanda ThickpennyEvents Manager at NorthzoneCarleigh MorbaInvestor at Index VenturesMark KraynakInvestor at Aspect VenturesAndrew ForysiakOwner, AJF and Associates at Riphean InvestmentsAlyssa DadolyCFO & Partner at Silverton Partners
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Also attended Florida International University19
Eric ManlunasCo-founder and General Partner at Wavemaker PartnersJavier VillamizarAdvisor at AvilaAbid AliPrincipal at Michigan Capital NetworkJairo GomezVice President of Operations at Roo CapitalAxel SerenaInvestor at Enzo VenturesDiego BestardPartner at Actyus
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Shared employers
Also worked at International Finance Corporation - World Bank Group96
Hark AhluwaliaAssociate at RevolutionSofia DahouneInvestor at DaphniKavita GuptaSpecial Advisor at Buckhill CapitalKanika MayarPartner, Investment & ESG Officer at Vertex Ventures Sea Management Pte. Ltd.Gary KhoengPartner, Investment at Vertex Ventures Sea Management Pte. Ltd.Paul AselVenture Partner at NGP Capital
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Also worked at United Nations Association of the Dominican Republic81
Muna AbuSulaymanFounder & Managing Partner at Transform Capital ManagementMirja HitzemannScaleup Success Manager at Partech VenturesKarla MoraFounder & Managing Partner at Alante CapitalUsamah KhanVice President, Head of Data & Technology at White Star CapitalJacqueline BouscherHead of Business Development, Europe at Jerusalem Venture Partners (JVP)Corey ThomasChairman & CEO of Rapid7 at Underscore VC
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