Through an academic exchange at the University of St.Gallen (HSG), Thalles Lorena spent a semester in Switzerland in 2023 as part of Fundação Getulio Vargas’ international program — an experience that strengthened his global perspective on business, technology, and innovation. During this period, he focused on areas such as data science, blockchain, international leadership, and entrepreneurship, including a capstone project developed in collaboration with Climeworks.

Thalles is the Founder & CEO of Carbonova, where he is building AI-native infrastructure for the low-carbon economy. Carbonova’s platform, carbonOS™, integrates specialized AI agents to support carbon and energy operations, including GHG inventory, regulatory compliance (CBAM, ISSB, CSRD, EUDR, SBCE), carbon trading, financial reporting, risk, and supplier intelligence. The solution is purpose-built for industries where decarbonization is critical, such as oil and gas, steel, mining, chemicals, agribusiness, ports, and data centers.

Paula Bresciani is a PhD-trained biochemist with over a decade of international experience in academic research, healthcare innovation, and scientific communication. She holds a Ph.D. in Biochemistry from USP and completed six years of postdoctoral research in Switzerland (UNIGE, UNIL, UNIFR), where she built a strong international network and broadened her perspective on global science. She currently works as a clinical researcher at Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein, developing artificial intelligence–based solutions for diagnostic support. Her expertise includes strategic proposal development, grant writing, and translating complex scientific knowledge into clear, impactful communication for diverse stakeholders.