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Brazil (is not) for Beginners
Brazil (is not) for Beginners is a podcast about the opportunities and challenges of doing business in Brazil. Host Isaac Matzner is the co-founder of Teddy and has been living and working in Brazil for the better part of a decade. He is based in São Paulo.
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Brazil (is not) for BeginnersFrom VC to HVAC: Why Mateus Orsini Left Venture Capital to Buy a 50-Year-Old Boring Business
In this episode of Brazil (is not) for Beginners, Isaac Matzner sits down with Mateus Orsini, CEO of VulpAir, for an honest look at what it takes to find…
Brazil (is not) for BeginnersReceivables, Duplicatas, and the Quiet Revolution in Brazil's Credit Markets
In this episode of Brazil (is not) for Beginners, Isaac Matzner sits down with Andre Buchaim, Head of Sales at Mercado de Recebíveis — a fintech focused on…
Brazil (is not) for BeginnersCorruption, Compliance, and Corporate Governance in Brazil
In this episode of Brazil (is not) for Beginners, Isaac Matzner sits down with Juliana Wainstein, a lawyer and member of the compliance team at FAS Advogados -…
Brazil (is not) for BeginnersBeyond Landmarks: The Changing Nature of Brazilian Luxury Travel
In this episode of Brazil (is not) for Beginners, Isaac Matzner sits down with Mayra Iguchi, partner at HIP Hotels to learn about the Brazilian luxury travel…
Brazil (is not) for BeginnersSolving Last-Mile Logistics in Brazil, One Spreadsheet at a Time
In this episode of Brazil (is not) for Beginners, Isaac Matzner sits down with Stefan Rehm, co-founder and CEO of Intelipost. German by birth, Brazilian by…
Brazil (is not) for BeginnersGuilherme Hannud on Finding Empathy and Freedom in the Art of International Trade
In this episode of Brazil (is not) for Beginners, Isaac sits down with Guilherme Hannud, international trade veteran, serial entrepreneur, and author — a man…
Brazil (is not) for Beginners50 Years on the Front Lines of Brazilian Trade with Roberto Giannetti
In this episode of Brazil (is not) for Beginners, Isaac Matzner sits down with Roberto Giannetti da Fonseca, economist, trade diplomat, and one of the most…
Brazil (is not) for BeginnersTaking Calculated Risks and Building with Purpose with Tsai Chi-Yu
In this episode of Brazil (is not) for Beginners, Isaac Matzner sits down with Tsai Chi-yu, Founder and CEO of Stay, to discuss his entrepreneurial journey…
Brazil (is not) for BeginnersUncorking Brazilian Wine and Its Place in the Global Wine World
In this episode of Brazil (is not) for Beginners, host Isaac Matzner sits down with Alykhan Kareem, co-founder and former CEO of Sonoma Market, Latin America's…
Brazil (is not) for BeginnersBeyond Big Banks: How Sicoob’s Cooperative Model is Helping to Shape the Future of Financial Access in Brazil
Welcome to the new season of Brazil (is not) for Beginners! To kick things off, host Isaac Matzner sits down with Louize Oliveira, Coordinator of…
Brazil (is not) for BeginnersSeason 3 Recap
In this special Season 3 recap of Brazil (is not) for Beginners, we look back on 19 episodes featuring founders, executives, investors, and creators working…
Brazil (is not) for BeginnersInside Angel Investing with Lucas Lima from LASP Capital
In this episode of Brazil (is not) for Beginners, Isaac Matzner sits down with Lucas Lima, partner at LASP Capital and experienced angel investor, to explore…
Brazil (is not) for BeginnersCorporate Governance in Practice with Alexandre D’Ambrosio
In this episode of Brazil (is not) for Beginners, Isaac Matzner hosts Alexandre D’Ambrosio, a lawyer and former executive at major corporations such as…
Brazil (is not) for BeginnersThe Early Stage Startup Journey with Caccao’s Gustavo Ruiz and Gustavo Zago
In this episode of Brazil (is not) for Beginners, Isaac Matzner hosts Gustavo Ruiz and Gustavo Zago, the co-founders of Caccao, an early-stage startup that…
Brazil (is not) for BeginnersAdvice for Early Stage Founders (and Investors) with BZCPs Eduardo Zilberberg
In this episode of Brazil Is Not for Beginners, host Isaac interviews Eduardo Zilberberg, the Z in BZCP, a leading local law firm focused on M&A advisory…
Brazil (is not) for BeginnersInside Brazil’s Oil & Gas Industry with Rystad Energy’s Schriener Parker
In this episode of Brazil (is not) for Beginners, Isaac sits down with Schreiner Parker, Head of Emerging Markets at Rystad Energy, who has built a career at…
Brazil (is not) for BeginnersStaying curious and spotting emerging trends with Kanoa Capital's Guilherme Bonifácio
In this episode of Brazil (is not) for Beginners, Isaac sits down with Guilherme Bonifácio, one of Brazil’s most successful serial entrepreneurs and co-founder…
Brazil (is not) for BeginnersRevolutionizing Brazil's Green Landscape with Courageous Land
In this episode of Brazil (is not) for Beginners, Isaac Matzner sits down with Philip Kauders, CEO & Co-Founder at Courageous Land. They discuss Philip’s…
Brazil (is not) for BeginnersBuilding Success in Brazil’s Insurance World with Marcos Couto
In this episode of Brazil (is not) for Beginners, Isaac sits down with Marcos Couto, President and CEO of Alper Seguros, seasoned insurance executive, and…
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Delving into Brazil’s Chocolate Culture with Mission Chocolate
'Brazil (is not) for Beginners’ is back with a new video episode! This time, Isaac interviews Arcelia Gallardo, from Mission Chocolate, elected BEST CHOCOLATE…
Brazil (is not) for BeginnersBattling Fraud in Brazil: A Deep Dive with IDWall's Rafa Lichtenecker
In this episode of 'Brazil (is not) for Beginners,' Isaac welcomes Rafa Lichtenecker, VP of Operations at ID Wall, to discuss the complexities and challenges…
Brazil (is not) for BeginnersInside Brazil’s Booming Pet Industry with Petlove
In this episode of 'Brazil (is not) for Beginners,' Isaac welcomesTalita Lacerda, CEO of Petlove, Brazil’s largest pet ecosystem. Talita recounts her inspiring…
Brazil (is not) for BeginnersUnderstanding the role of the CFO
In this episode of 'Brazil (is not) for Beginners,' host Isaac Matzner interviews Frank Wundheiler, a corporate CFO with over 25 years of experience in various…
Brazil (is not) for BeginnersSavoring Brazil From Burgers to Fine Dining
In our second video episode of “Brazil (is not) for Beginners,” host Isaac Matzner interviews Thomas Troisgros and Andre Meisler, the founding team of Grupo…
Brazil (is not) for BeginnersUnderstanding the crypto landscape in Brazil
In this episode of 'Brazil (is not) for Beginners,' host Isaac Matzner interviews Aaron Stanley, the founder of Brazil Crypto Report. They delve into the…
Brazil (is not) for BeginnersTech and Venture Trends in Brazil
In this episode of “Brazil (is not) for Beginners,” Isaac interviews Lucas Abreu, founder of the media platform Sunday Drops, who shares his journey from…
Brazil (is not) for BeginnersDriving Impact with Microentrepreneurs in Brazil
In this episode of “Brazil (is not) for Beginners,” Isaac interviews Lina Kempf, co-founder of Aliança Empreendedora, about her organization's mission to…
Brazil (is not) for BeginnersAttracting Investment in Brazil
In this new episode of "Brazil (is not) for Beginners," Isaac speaks with Tim Chamberlain, co-founder of Brunel Partners, about the intricacies of investing in…
Brazil (is not) for BeginnersSolving Small Business, Credit and Payment Challenges
In the latest episode of “Brazil (is not) for Beginners,” Isaac interviews his friend Rebecca Fischer, Co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer at Divibank, a…
Brazil (is not) for BeginnersGetting a Taste for Craft Beer in Brazil
In the first episode of the new season of “Brazil (is not) for Beginners,” we try something a bit different as we visit Let's Beer in Vila Mariana, Sao Paulo…
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Brazil (is not) for Beginners - RECAP 2
In Recap Episode 2 of 'Brazil (is not) for Beginners,' we’re bringing you the highlights from our expert interviews as we gear up for a new season. Explore the…
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Brazil (is not) for Beginners - RECAP 1
Missed any episodes of Season 1 of "Brazil is Not for Beginners"? This episode is your essential guide! While we are hard at work on a new season, this episode…
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Building and Letting Go: Lessons from a Startup Shutdown
In this season’s final episode of "Brazil (is not) for Beginners," host Isaac Matzner is joined by his co-founders, Daniel Pizarro and Eduardo Nuzzi, to…
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Understanding Brazil’s Unique Employee Benefits Programs
In this insightful episode of “Brazil (is not) for beginners,” host Isaac Matzner welcomes Sergio Suchodolski, Partner and Executive VP at VR Investments, to…
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Philanthropy and Giving in Brazil
Giving Tuesday inspires generosity and highlights the importance of philanthropy around the world, including in Brazil. In this episode of "Brazil (is not) for…
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Exploring the Unique Business Culture of Brazil’s Northeast
In the latest episode of “Brazil (is not) for beginners,” host Isaac Matzner dives into the dynamic nature of Brazil's Northeastern business culture with Saulo…
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Cultivating Cultural Intelligence in Brazil
In this insightful episode of “Brazil (is not) for Beginners,” host Isaac Matzner welcomes Denise Coronha Lima, Cross-Cultural Specialist and founder of Rio…
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B3 and The Brazilian Financial Markets
In the latest episode of “Brazil (is not) for Beginners,” host Isaac Matzner speaks with Ana Buchaim, Chief People Officer at B3 – the Brazilian Stock Exchange…
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Bridging Cultures and Navigating Brazil's Unique Tech-business Environment
In this insightful episode of "Brazil (is not) for Beginners," host Isaac Matzner interviews Phillip Klien, CEO of ClickBus, to explore the intricacies of…
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Building a Consumer Brand in Brazil with Nick Johnston
In our latest episode, Isaac sits down with Nick Johnston, cofounder of Bacio di Latte, São Paulo Urban Distillery/Jardim Botânico Gin and Social Beans to talk…
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Tax and Compliance Management in Brazil with Jorge Vargas Neto
Kicking off this Second Season of Brazil (is not) for Beginners, Isaac chats with Jorge Vargas Neto, CEO of BHub, about his entrepreneurial journey, and the…
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Asian Tech in Brazil with Jianggan Li & Roberto Borsic
Isaac chats with Roberto Borcic, a partner at Pullman Morrison, and Jianggan Li, the Founder and CEO of Momentum Works, about Asian companies' expansion into…
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Relocating to Brazil with Débora Maria
Isaac and Débora Maria, an operations manager and relocation expert at LARM Brazil, discuss the challenges and considerations for foreigners moving to Brazil…
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Launching Products in Brazil with Amanda Martins
Isaac speaks to Amanda Martins, the Founder of LatAm Trampoline, a product launch and operations specialist who helps businesses successfully expand into Latin…
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Fintech in Brazil with Andrew Endicott & Alex Johnson
Isaac chats with good friends and Fintech visionaries Andrew Endicott, the Co-Founding Partner at Gilgamesh Ventures, and Alex Johnson, the author of Fintech…
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Building Teams in Brazil with Sebastian Dominguez & Débora Mioranzza
Isaac sits down with long-time friends Sebastian Dominguez, the CEO of Builders, and Débora Mioranzza, the VP of Sales for the Americas at Degreed, to talk…
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Tech Trends with Julia de Luca
Isaac sits down with Julia de Luca, an investment banker at ItauBBA specializing in tech coverage, and author of the LatAm Tech Weekly Newsletter. Coming off…
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The Business of Football in Brazil with Moises Assayag
Isaac and Moises Assayag, a Turnaround and Transformation Specialist working with major Brazilian football clubs, discuss the business of football (futebol) in…
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Community-Building in Brazil with Fernanda Caloi
In this extra-special bonus end-of-year episode, Isaac and Fernanda Caloi, Director of Special Projects at Latitud, discuss community-building in Brazil…
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The Insurance Landscape in Brazil with Carlos Azevedo
Isaac nerds out about insurance with Carlos Azevedo, Partner and Co-Head of the Insurance Practice at Pinheiro Neto. They discuss: The Brazilian insurance…
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Building Brands in Brazil with Guta Tolmasquim
Isaac speaks with Guta Tolmasquim, the Founder and CEO of Purple Metrics, about building brands in Brazil. The discussion covers: The shift from online to…
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Investing in Brazil with Gustavo Camargo
Isaac speaks to Gustavo Camargo, a partner at Bain & Company in the São Paulo office and a leader of the Private Equity practice in South America, about best…
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Building Businesses in Brazil with Ruben Guerrero
Isaac speaks with Ruben Guerrero, the CEO of WeBull Latin America, about building businesses in Brazil as a foreigner. The conversion touches on: Brazil's…
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Brazil (is not) for Beginners is a podcast about the opportunities and challenges of doing business in Brazil. Host Isaac Matzner is the founder of Teddy, a…