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Paulo Falcão
Brazilian football legend
Paulo Falcão is a seasoned business professional and investor with extensive experience in technology, management, and entrepreneurship. Here are key details about his career and background:
Professional Experience
Paulo Falcão currently serves as a Partner at Capitalis Opportunities Fund, a position he has held since June 2023.1 His career spans several decades and includes notable roles:
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Business Angel: He has been active as a business angel with multiple organizations since 2015, including Best Horizon, LC Ventures, and REDangels.1
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IBM Angola: Falcão was the Country General Manager for IBM Angola from October 2010 to 2019, responsible for strategy, business development, and operations in Angola, Cabo Verde, and São Tomé e Príncipe.1
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Microsoft: He worked as a Strategic ICT Advisor for Microsoft in Angola from July 2008 to October 2010.1
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CEO of Bizdirect: From June 2000 to December 2006, Falcão led Bizdirect as its CEO, focusing on strategic goals and partnership management with major hardware and software companies.1
Education
Paulo Falcão has a strong educational background:
- MBA in Management from Nova School of Business and Economics (1997-1998)
- Master's degree in Artificial Intelligence from Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia da Universidade Nova de Lisboa (1991-1993)
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from the same institution (1984-1989)1
Skills and Expertise
Throughout his career, Falcão has developed expertise in:
- Entrepreneurship
- Enterprise Architecture
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Negotiation
- Procurement
- Project Management
- Change Management
- Innovation
- Business Process Automation1
His diverse experience includes launching IBM in Angola, restructuring IT departments, managing SaaS providers, and overseeing shared service units for major corporations.
Awards and Recognition
Falcão received the "Best of IBM 2014" award, issued by IBM in May 2014.1
Paulo Falcão's LinkedIn username is indeed pfalcao, as mentioned in the query.1
Highlights
Lota Digital - an example of an innovative project waiting years for Docapesca - Portos e Lotas, S.A. to implement it. The ability to sell fish when boats are still in the sea, the traceability and sustainability of our resources are put on hold by a public entity that has the monopoly to sell the fish. Public money has been invested in BITCLIQ but even with a binding protocol signed with Docapesca - Portos e Lotas, S.A. everything is on hold. Our public entities should be more accountable for their actions.
