from a delivery app to a tech platform: a conversation with co-founder and CEO of Rappi

From a delivery app to a tech platform: a conversation with Co-Founder & CEO of Rappi

The delivery firm Rappi has developed into a “Super App,” and has become an industry leader in Latin America. Specializing in on-demand deliveries for restaurants and supermarket, it recently launched the Rappi Pay, a mobile payments product integrated into its core platform. Operating in about 55 cities and 8 countries, Rappi plans to accelerate its expansion, especially after receiving…

Global Women’s Journey

When: March 27th, 5:30pm-8:30pm Location: Uber, 900 Arastradero Road, Palo Alto, 94304 All proceeds of this event will be donated to nonprofit organizations founded by Brazilian female entrepreneurs in the Bay Area It will take 108 years to close the gender gap across the world. That’s the somber conclusion of the 2018 World Economic Forum study. Despite a…

Digital transformation powered by SaaS – the story behind 2018’s most innovative company

Three software services companies were rated the world’s most innovative in 2018. ServiceNow, Workday, and Salesforce ranked ahead of Tesla and Amazon, according to Forbes list. With 2017 revenues at almost $2 billion and market cap at $33 billion, the top of list ServiceNow is poised for continued growth projecting to double its revenue by 2020.  On Feb…

BayBrazil Partners & 2018 summary

2018 was a very special year for BayBrazil. Our tech hub surpassed 9k individuals who work at some of the most innovative organizations in the world. Together with you, our partners and supporters we promoted new business opportunities, meaningful connections, meetings, and events in Silicon Valley & Brazil. Thank you for your continued participation! Here…

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Digital Payments in Brazil

When: Oct 11, 6pm-9pm Location: Sheraton Palo Alto, 625 El Camino Real, Palo alto Throughout this decade, the world has watched the booming of financial technologies and disruptive electronic payment solutions. In such a prosperous setting, Brazil has proven that it has the potential to expand its emerging market and become one of the leading…

Brazilian startups – an evening with founders & investors

When: Wednesday, May 23, 6pm-8:30pm Where: Silicon Valley Bank, 505 Howard Street, San Francisco RESERVE YOUR SEAT Despite having to navigate Brazil’s worst-ever recession and political scandals, the Brazilian entrepreneurial community is managing to stay vibrant. Several growth startups have recently attracted global investors. To name a few, this week, lending platform Creditas raised US$…

BayBrazil in São Paulo

Building up to our efforts to promote in-depth discussions on tech and meaningful connections between Silicon Valley & Brazil, our team is planning a special program for our corporate members. On May 7th-11th BayBrazil Founder & CEO Margarise Correa, and Board Members Andy Tsao, Fred Aslan and Vicente Silveira will be in São Paulo leading meetings,…