Brazil (is not) for Beginners
Episodes
Season 3 Recap
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special Season 3 recap of Brazil (is not) for Beginners, we look back on 19 episodes featuring founders, executives, investors, and creators w...
Inside Angel Investing with Lucas Lima from LASP Capital
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Brazil (is not) for Beginners, Isaac Matzner sits down with Lucas Lima, partner at Lasp Capital and experienced angel investor, to ...
Corporate Governance in Practice with Alexandre D’Ambrosio
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Brazil (is not) for Beginners, Isaac Matzner hosts Alexandre D’Ambrosio, a lawyer and former executive at major corporations such...
The Early Stage Startup Journey with Caccao’s Gustavo Ruiz and Gustavo Zago
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Brazil (is not) for Beginners, Isaac Matzner hosts Gustavo Ruiz and Gustavo Zago, the co-founders of Caccao, an early-stage startup...
Advice for Early Stage Founders (and Investors) with BZCPs Eduardo Zilberberg
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Brazil Is Not for Beginners, host Isaac interviews Eduardo Zilberberg, the Z in BZCP, a leading local law firm focused on M&A a...
Inside Brazil’s Oil & Gas Industry with Rystad Energy’s Schriener Parker
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Brazil (is not) for Beginners, Isaac sits down with Schreiner Parker, Head of Emerging Markets at Rystad Energy, who has built a ca...
Staying curious and spotting emerging trends with Kanoa Capital's Guilherme Bonifácio
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Brazil (is not) for Beginners, Isaac sits down with Guilherme Bonifácio, one of Brazil’s most successful serial entrepreneurs an...
Revolutionizing Brazil's Green Landscape with Courageous Land
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Brazil (is not) for Beginners, Isaac Matzner sits down with Philip Kauders, CEO & Co-Founder at Courageous Land. They discuss P...
Building Success in Brazil’s Insurance World with Marcos Couto
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Brazil (is not) for Beginners, Isaac sits down with Marcos Couto, President and CEO of Alper Seguros, seasoned insurance executive,...
Delving into Brazil’s Chocolate Culture with Mission Chocolate
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
'Brazil (is not) for Beginners’ is back with a new video episode! This time, Isaac interviews Arcelia Gallardo, from Mission Chocolate, elected ...
Battling Fraud in Brazil: A Deep Dive with IDWall's Rafa Lichtenecker
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of 'Brazil (is not) for Beginners,' Isaac welcomes Rafa Lichtenecker, VP of Operations at ID Wall, to discuss the complexities...
Inside Brazil’s Booming Pet Industry with Petlove
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of 'Brazil (is not) for Beginners,' Isaac welcomesTalita Lacerda, CEO of Petlove, Brazil’s largest pet ecosystem. Talita recounts he...
Understanding the role of the CFO
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of 'Brazil (is not) for Beginners,' host Isaac Matzner interviews Frank Wundheiler, a corporate CFO with over 25 years of expe...
Savoring Brazil From Burgers to Fine Dining
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In our second video episode of “Brazil (is not) for Beginners,” host Isaac Matzner interviews Thomas Troisgros and Andre Meisler, the founding tea...
Understanding the crypto landscape in Brazil
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of 'Brazil (is not) for Beginners,' host Isaac Matzner interviews Aaron Stanley, the founder of Brazil Crypto Report. They del...
Tech and Venture Trends in Brazil
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of “Brazil (is not) for Beginners,” Isaac interviews Lucas Abreu, founder of the media platform Sunday Drops, who shares his journ...
Driving Impact with Microentrepreneurs in Brazil
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of “Brazil (is not) for Beginners,” Isaac interviews Lina Kempf, co-founder of Aliança Empreendedora, about her organization'...
Attracting Investment in Brazil
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this new episode of "Brazil (is not) for Beginners," Isaac speaks with Tim Chamberlain, co-founder of Brunel Partners, about the intricacies of inv...
Solving Small Business, Credit and Payment Challenges
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode of “Brazil (is not) for Beginners,” Isaac interviews his friend Rebecca Fischer, Co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer at Di...
Getting a Taste for Craft Beer in Brazil
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the first episode of the new season of “Brazil (is not) for Beginners,” we try something a bit different as we visit Let's Beer in Vila Mariana...
Brazil (is not) for Beginners - RECAP 2
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Recap Episode 2 of 'Brazil (is not) for Beginners,' we’re bringing you the highlights from our expert interviews as we gear up for a new ...
Brazil (is not) for Beginners - RECAP 1
13 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Missed any episodes of Season 1 of "Brazil is Not for Beginners"? This episode is your essential guide! While we are hard at work on a new season, thi...
Building and Letting Go: Lessons from a Startup Shutdown
30 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this season’s final episode of "Brazil (is not) for Beginners," host Isaac Matzner is joined by his co-founders, Daniel Pizarro and Eduardo Nuzzi...
Understanding Brazil’s Unique Employee Benefits Programs
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this insightful episode of “Brazil (is not) for beginners,” host Isaac Matzner welcomes Sergio Suchodolski, Partner and Executive VP at VR Inve...
Philanthropy and Giving in Brazil
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Giving Tuesday inspires generosity and highlights the importance of philanthropy around the world, including in Brazil. In this episode of "Brazil (is...
Exploring the Unique Business Culture of Brazil’s Northeast
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode of “Brazil (is not) for beginners,” host Isaac Matzner dives into the dynamic nature of Brazil's Northeastern business cultu...
Cultivating Cultural Intelligence in Brazil
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this insightful episode of “Brazil (is not) for Beginners,” host Isaac Matzner welcomes Denise Coronha Lima, Cross-Cultural Specialist and foun...
B3 and The Brazilian Financial Markets
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode of “Brazil (is not) for Beginners,” host Isaac Matzner speaks with Ana Buchaim, Chief People Officer at B3 – the Brazilian...
Bridging Cultures and Navigating Brazil's Unique Tech-business Environment
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this insightful episode of "Brazil (is not) for Beginners," host Isaac Matzner interviews Phillip Klien, CEO of ClickBus, to explore the intricacie...
Building a Consumer Brand in Brazil with Nick Johnston
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In our latest episode, Isaac sits down with Nick Johnston, cofounder of Bacio di Latte, São Paulo Urban Distillery/Jardim Botânico Gin and Social Be...
Tax and Compliance Management in Brazil with Jorge Vargas Neto
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kicking off this Second Season of Brazil (is not) for Beginners, Isaac chats with Jorge Vargas Neto, CEO of BHub, about his entrepreneurial journey, a...
Asian Tech in Brazil with Jianggan Li & Roberto Borsic
04 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Isaac chats with Roberto Borcic, a partner at Pullman Morrison, and Jianggan Li, the Founder and CEO of Momentum Works, about Asian companies' exp...
Relocating to Brazil with Débora Maria
06 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Isaac and Débora Maria, an operations manager and relocation expert at LARM Brazil, discuss the challenges and considerations for foreigners moving t...
Launching Products in Brazil with Amanda Martins
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Isaac speaks to Amanda Martins, the Founder of LatAm Trampoline, a product launch and operations specialist who helps businesses successfully expand i...
Fintech in Brazil with Andrew Endicott & Alex Johnson
04 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Isaac chats with good friends and Fintech visionaries Andrew Endicott, the Co-Founding Partner at Gilgamesh Ventures, and Alex Johnson, the author of...
Building Teams in Brazil with Sebastian Dominguez & Débora Mioranzza
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Isaac sits down with long-time friends Sebastian Dominguez, the CEO of Builders, and Débora Mioranzza, the VP of Sales for the Americas at Degreed, t...
Tech Trends with Julia de Luca
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Isaac sits down with Julia de Luca, an investment banker at ItauBBA specializing in tech coverage, and author of the LatAm Tech Weekly Newsletter. Com...
The Business of Football in Brazil with Moises Assayag
04 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Isaac and Moises Assayag, a Turnaround and Transformation Specialist working with major Brazilian football clubs, discuss the business of football (f...
Community-Building in Brazil with Fernanda Caloi
26 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this extra-special bonus end-of-year episode, Isaac and Fernanda Caloi, Director of Special Projects at Latitud, discuss community-building in Braz...
The Insurance Landscape in Brazil with Carlos Azevedo
26 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Isaac nerds out about insurance with Carlos Azevedo, Partner and Co-Head of the Insurance Practice at Pinheiro Neto. They discuss: The Brazilian i...
Building Brands in Brazil with Guta Tolmasquim
29 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Isaac speaks with Guta Tolmasquim, the Founder and CEO of Purple Metrics, about building brands in Brazil. The discussion covers: The shift from onl...
Investing in Brazil with Gustavo Camargo
29 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Isaac speaks to Gustavo Camargo, a partner at Bain & Company in the São Paulo office and a leader of the Private Equity practice in South America...
Building Businesses in Brazil with Ruben Guerrero
29 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Isaac speaks with Ruben Guerrero, the CEO of WeBull Latin America, about building businesses in Brazil as a foreigner. The conversion touches on: Br...
Coming Soon: Brazil (is not) for Beginners
28 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brazil (is not) for Beginners is a podcast about the opportunities and challenges of doing business in Brazil. Host Isaac Matzner is the founder of Te...