Garimpo de Soluções enthusiastically embraced the challenge of designing and curating the inaugural projects for the Arena at Farol Santander. Throughout 2018, we hosted 22 sessions, featuring 63 speakers and moderators from across the globe, representing 13 countries and nine Brazilian cities.
“Diálogos Startupeiros” (“Startup Dialogues”) amplified the Arena’s positioning as a hub for inspiration, reflection, and stimulating discussions within Farol Santander’s prominent center for entrepreneurship, culture, and leisure. Each of the 11 editions showcased a Brazilian startup alongside a counterpart from a less conventional country in the global innovation ecosystem – spanning Argentina to New Zealand, France, and Singapore – each startup demonstrating exceptional innovation and transformative potential.
The audience comprised entrepreneurs, investors, mentors, and individuals passionate about uncovering unconventional opportunities for global impact. These sessions inspired those committed to making the planet an irresistible place, ignited the enthusiasm of both established and aspiring entrepreneurs, facilitated learning from others’ experiences, and highlighted Brazilian startups that were often overlooked but highly valued. By intertwining these compelling stories and business narratives, we also fostered daring initiatives aimed at strengthening startup ecosystems. A series of monthly meetings challenged conventional thinking and sparked imagination around emerging entrepreneurial opportunities.
All events were professionally filmed and published on Garimpo de Soluções’ YouTube channel, with subtitles available in Portuguese and either Spanish or English, depending on the language of the international guest.
11/24 – Circular economy – with Guilherme Brammer (Boomera) and Enrique González (Genius Foods/Mexico), mediated by Alejandro Castañé (Garimpo de Soluções).
10/20 – Transmedia education – with Rafael Parente (Aondê/Conecturma) and PD Sinha (Kidovators/India), mediated by Steven Assis (Santander Universia).
09/29 – Accelerators of culture – with Silvio Junqueira Filho (Acelerarte) and Tui Te Hau (Mahuki/New Zealand), mediated by Marisa Adán Gil (Pequenas Empresas & Grandes Negócios magazine).
08/25 – Including the base of the pyramid through autonomy – with Marcelino Badin (Kunla Social) and José Manuel Moller (Algramo/Chile), mediated by Henrique Bussacos (Impact Hub).
07/28 – Reinventing work, just as you want it to be – with Mórris Litvak (MaturiJobs) and Luís Sottomayor (Talent Portugal), mediated by Alejandro Castañé (Garimpo de Soluções).
06/23 – Pets, a market that knows no boundaries – with Carol Rocha (Pet Anjo) and Chelsea Brownridge (Dog Spot/United States), mediated by Edu Lopes (Estação Hack).
05/26 – Districts of innovation and urban impact – with Francisco Saboya (Porto Digital/Brazil) and Loïc Dosseur (Paris&Co.), mediated by Ana Carla Fonseca (Garimpo de Soluções).
04/28 – Tourism – with Amanda Santiago (Quanto Custa Viajar/Brazil) and Jamon Mok (Backstreet Academy/Singapore), mediated by Mariana Aldrigui (Fecomercio and USP).
04/07 – Gastronomy – with Celso Misaki (Local Chef/Brazil) and Michal Haase (Plant Jammer/Denmark), mediated by Juliano Seabra (Endeavor).
03/10 – Well-being – with Pedro Guimarães (Hands Free/Brazil) and Rafael Rodríguez (uSound/Argentina), mediated by André Spínola (Sebrae Nacional).
02/03 – Fashion design – with Juliana Pirani (eFit Fashion/Brazil) and Enrica Arena (Orange Fiber/Italy), mediated by Graça Cabral (SPFW).
