Rodrigo Mendes

Rodrigo Mendes was an innovation leader, angel investor, and the Founder of Bridge4Global, based in the São José dos Campos area of Brazil, until his passing in November 2024. He concurrently served as a Partner at Criabiz Ventures and the Brazil Country Manager for UGlobally, focusing on the internationalization of technology ecosystems. Mendes held prominent institutional roles, including two terms as the Director of International Relations at ANPROTEC between 2020 and 2023, and served as President of the Latin American Division of IASP. His career in regional development featured tenures as the Executive Coordinator of International Business Development at the São José dos Campos Technology Park and the Executive Director at Sorocaba-Inova Sorocaba. Ultimately, his professional background centered on advancing Latin American entrepreneurship, managing technology incubators, and facilitating cross-border partnerships for emerging startups.