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Co-founder & CEO / General Partner

Miryam Lazarte

Growing a startup from nothing more than an idea into a successful company is a huge challenge. Join this session to learn from leaders of some of the top accelerator programs in Latin America about how to launch your company from an idea into the stratosphere.

Please note: This session will be taking place entirely in English. Listen along with live Portuguese translations by using LiveVoice, accessible via the menu in the Web Summit Rio mobile app.

From startup to scale-up

In this round, eight startups will compete for a chance to progress to the semi-final. Competing startups will each have three minutes to pitch their business, followed by a three-minute Q&A with our judging panel.

Meet our judges:
- Carlos Matos from the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation
- Carlos Matos from the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation
- Bianca Lopes from Authentify It
- Viviane Radiuk from Invest Tech
- Paulo Emediato from Oxygea
- Lucas Dutra Pinz from Eletrobras S.A.
- Paula Fogliatto Prado from SEBRAE RS

Our MC will be Miryam Lazarte of GSA Ventures.

PITCH Group 5

Discover the solutions that are revolutionizing how people buy and sell products, and meet the startups reshaping the shopping experience, enhancing customer engagement, and redefining the ecommerce landscape. From gamechanging online marketplaces to revolutionary supply-chain optimization, this session offers unique insights into the future of retail.

The evolution of ecommerce 

Over the course of an hour, startups explore the practical applications of AI and machine learning. Join this session to delve into real-world cases and gain insights into how these technologies are solving complex problems across diverse fields.

The future of AI and machine learning

Over the course of an hour, this session explores how technology is enhancing educational experiences. Expect startups sharing how they’re helping to foster critical thinking, and how they’re cultivating essential skills for some of the biggest challenges of the future. 

Miryam Lazarte

Co-founder & CEO / General Partner

Global Startups / GSA Ventures