From challenges to
extraordinary results
From challenges to extraordinary results
Sustainability | Innovation | Business
ABOUT G.EN.T.E
We are a strategic platform with the mission of acting as a catalyst hub for the world’s leading pioneers driving today’s most disruptive and high-impact initiatives.
Innovation, emerging technologies, climate tech, and investment converge here, bringing together global leaders committed to transformative change.
As a direct bridge, we provide access to transformative experiences, cutting-edge knowledge, and validated solutions that deliver proven business results in key areas of sustainable economic development:
HOW WE WORK
We offer an exclusive portfolio of solutions co-created with pioneering leaders from Brazil and around the world to meet strategic demands across key industries.
Our approach delivers solutions for public, private, third-sector organizations, and civil society, generating impact both in the market and in public policy.
By promoting initiatives in multiple formats — B2B, B2B2C, B2G, and B2C — all aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), we create tangible results for every stakeholder in the ecosystem.
OUR 3 STRATEGIC PILLARS:
We launch and promote unique business, learning, and consumer experiences in Brazil and abroad. Together, they form a journey with the mission to empower, democratize access to investments and new development opportunities for companies, governments, and society — reinventing pathways for growth through innovation.
New experiences coming soon.
We collaborate with public and private organizations, co-creating projects and implementing tailor-made solutions focused on strategic goals that drive growth through innovation, scalable impact, and measurable results.
Our solutions include
- Project design
- Strategic consulting
- Content curation for events
- Workshops and learning experiences
- Institutional advocacy
- Scouting of emerging technologies
- Access to investments and funding sources
- Customized international missions (from Brazil to global markets and from the world to Brazil/Latin America)
3. INFOHUB
Our information space features global content curation and exclusive weekly articles created by our team of experts.
A hub that delivers knowledge to educate, inspire, and support decision-making for leaders and citizens worldwide.
Global Organizations Network
International leaders with cross-sector expertise, at the forefront of major global innovation initiatives advancing the regenerative economy.
International leaders with cross-sector expertise, at the forefront of major global innovation initiatives advancing the regenerative economy.
Hendrik Tiesinga
Decarbonization & Innovation
With over 20 years dedicated to advancing the regenerative economy, Hendrik is a global authority in innovation, venture capital, and startup ecosystems. He co-founded Free Electrons, the world’s most successful energy transition accelerator, and Energy Nexus, an international platform advancing climate-tech entrepreneurship — initiatives that together mobilize over USD 80 million annually. Through his venture studio, he partners with leading corporations, investors, and accelerators to scale solutions across continents, connecting capital, technology, and strategic alliances. His expertise lies in transforming the net-zero transition into one of the greatest business opportunities of our time.
Adam Schlenger
Blue Economy & Climate Innovation
An ocean and climate scientist (PhD), Adam bridges science, innovation, and business to accelerate solutions for the blue economy and ocean sustainability. His work focuses on developing cutting-edge marine technologies and strategies to address the climate crisis through scalable, real-world applications. As Marine Energy Lead at Braid Theory, he supports early-stage ventures and startups advancing marine energy solutions, and collaborates with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on ecosystem-based policy models. A recognized voice in climate tech and ocean innovation, Adam combines scientific rigor with entrepreneurial vision — connecting science, capital, and strategy to build regenerative solutions for the planet.
Zamir Shukho
Investments, Innovation & AI
Zamir has supported more than 220 ventures worldwide, mobilizing over USD 150 million in investments through companies, funds, and programs he has built and led across 35 countries. A serial entrepreneur and investor, he is the founder of Vibranium Venture Capital and Siliconnector, and Co-Director of the Luminarians Fellowship. Recognized among the Top 30 global influencers in the venture capital industry, Zamir brings over two decades of experience building and scaling innovation ecosystems worldwide. A Forbes columnist and mentor in leading Silicon Valley accelerators, he has curated over 600 innovation events and 40 acceleration programs, consolidating his reputation as a leading voice in corporate innovation, AI, and impact-driven venture capital.
Xena Ugrinsky
Data, Analytics, AI & Energy Transition
Xena is a global authority in data strategy, digital transformation, and AI-driven innovation, with a career spanning leadership roles at KPMG and Booz Allen Hamilton, where she served as Global EPM CTO and Partner, respectively. As co-founder of DataCrunch, an international analytics firm with operations in Asia and North America, she has guided Fortune 500 companies through complex transformations integrating technology, finance, and sustainability. Currently a Senior Advisor at Pilot Wave Holdings, Xena focuses on M&A, due diligence, and strategic analytics for the utilities and energy sectors. A recognized expert in enterprise AI and hydrogen integration, she combines deep technical insight with strategic foresight to drive sustainable growth and accelerate the global energy transition.
Tirza Hollenhorst
Corporate Innovation, Culture & AI
A global leader in strategy execution and culture transformation, Tirza helps organizations turn vision into action by aligning leadership, activating new mindsets, and embedding innovation across teams. With a track record leading transformation and growth for companies like Siemens, Johnson & Johnson, Airbus, Vodafone, Facebook, and T-Mobile, she bridges behavioral science, psychology, and AI to enable workforce transformation and digital adoption. As an executive, advisor, and keynote speaker, she equips organizations to scale innovation, future-proof their strategies, and lead sustainable change in an era of continuous disruption.
Philanthropy & Socio-Environmental Impact
Filantropia & Impacto Socioambiental
Desiree has led Far Away Projects, a pioneering global platform for social-impact incubation and acceleration active in over 20 countries, supporting initiatives backed by major international investors and foundations and aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. A recognized leader in the art-tech-impact movement, she began her career at Airbnb and Hotels.com, later producing the first humanitarian Maker Faire in Kathmandu and developing projects showcased at Burning Man and Art Basel Miami. Currently serving as COO of LUMAN, she helps large organizations navigate sustainable transformation — democratizing access to impact innovation and advancing the regenerative economy.
Leaders from the Brazilian market with global reach, bridging local reality with international know-how that are reinventing markets and driving high-level projects advancing an effective and impactful model of sustainable development.
Leaders from the Brazilian market with global reach, bridging local reality with international know-how that are reinventing markets and driving high-level projects advancing an effective and impactful model of sustainable development.
Flora Pessanha
Founder & Global Business Relations
A key connector linking Brazil to the world’s most influential innovation and sustainability ecosystems for over 15 years. Executive producer of global-impact projects such as Rio+20, SXSW, the Rio 2016 Campaign, Laureus Sports Awards and Red Bull Cliff Diving, she built a unique bridge between Brazil and Silicon Valley. As Founder of One Time Zone and creator of G.EN.T.E, leads the platform’s global strategy and partnerships, integrating vision, execution and a high-level network to accelerate the regenerative economy with credibility, business results and socio-environmental impact.
Rafaela Guedes
Decarbonization & Energy Transition
One of Brazil’s foremost voices in energy transition and decarbonization, she led the launch of the country’s NetZero scenarios in partnership with COPPE, EPE and the Inter-American Development Bank. A Senior Fellow at CEBRI and member of APCO Worldwide’s International Advisory Council, she brings nearly two decades in the energy sector, including 17 years in strategic roles at Petrobras. Now advises multilateral banks and leading corporations on NetZero strategies and sectoral roadmaps shaping Brazil’s low-carbon future.
Ronald Carreteiro
Blue Economy / Oil & Gas
A trailblazer in Brazil’s oil and gas industry who spent 26 years at Petrobras leading divisions in Natural Gas, Chemicals and Alternative Energy, later presiding over major shipyards and naval companies. A global reference in decommissioning, circular economy and offshore sustainability, he authored SOBENA’s landmark technical paper on platform dismantling and founded Brazil’s first MBA in Decommissioning. With over four decades of leadership, bridges industrial expertise with the emerging blue economy, advancing sustainable transformation in the offshore sector.
Amílcar Guerreiro
Energy Transition
One of Brazil’s most respected energy strategists and a national authority on energy transition. Former Secretary of Energy at the Ministry of Mines and Energy, he has served as CEO and board member of leading institutions including EPE, PROCEL, CEPEL, Eletrobrás and Furnas. With over 20 years in executive leadership and academic work at FGV and IBMEC, now advises major utilities and energy corporations on innovation, diversification and sustainable growth for Brazil’s evolving energy matrix.
Cleuber Luiz Sobrinho
Sustainability & Institutional Affairs
A strategic leader in sustainability, energy transition and institutional relations. As President of Abrinter, drives agendas on clean energy and productive inclusion, while also serving as National Delegate at AdielSumus, promoting economic cooperation across Portuguese-speaking nations. A board member of the Clóvis Beviláqua Foundation, brings more than 30 years of cross-sector experience bridging government, business and international diplomacy to transform complex challenges into sustainable development opportunities.
Fábio Makita
Innovation & Sustainability
A pioneer of open innovation in Brazil and creator of the country’s first corporate venture capital fund, which positioned Embraer as a global high-tech player. With 25 years of executive experience across Embraer, Randon and public–private initiatives, he has led programs connecting startups, universities and industries to accelerate impact. Co-designer of national innovation policies and collective movements such as Hélice and the Future Studies Network, he is recognized as a key architect of Brazil’s innovation ecosystem.
PURPOSE
Here, sustainability is not a narrative — it is a competitive advantage when applied with authority and strategic vision, turning potential into tangible results.
Our main purpose is to democratize access and facilitate connections that ensure credibility, security, and excellence throughout the entire process — from decision-making to project implementation.
- Exclusive global network of experts and strategic partners
- Practical innovation driving corporate and policy impact
- Measurable and transformative socio-environmental impact
- Privileged access to cutting-edge solutions and international investments
Recent Projects
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