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João Pedro Michelazzo

@joopedromichelazzo

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Co-founder and COO with expertise in product and growth strategies.

Brazil

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters innovation and growth, where I can leverage my experience in product development and team leadership to drive impactful results.

I am a co-founder and COO at Festalab, where I have successfully built a gifting marketplace and wedding management platform from the ground up, achieving $6M GMV and managing a team of 35. My leadership has driven sustainable double-digit growth and reached breakeven, showcasing my ability to lead cross-functional teams effectively.

Prior to my entrepreneurial journey, I served as a Senior Manager at Bain & Company, where I consistently ranked among the top 15%. I directed consulting teams to implement revenue improvement plans and redefine procurement processes, achieving significant savings and operational improvements for major clients across various sectors. My experience spans retail, financial services, and private equity, where I have led teams in strategic initiatives that resulted in billion-dollar acquisitions.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Co-founder and COO

Current

Festalab Co

Jan 2020 - Present (5 years 7 months)

Led cross-functional teams spanning Product, Design, Data, Operations, and Customer Success. Built a gifting marketplace ($6M GMV, 40 sellers) and wedding management platform from scratch.

Product Management Design Data Analysis Operations Management Customer Success entrepreneurship Leadership SEO Generative AI

Senior Manager

Bain & Company

Jan 2012 - Present (13 years 7 months)

Directed consulting teams to structure revenue improvement plans and redefine procurement processes for major retailers. Led initiatives in financial services, including customer service redesign and pricing strategies.

Consulting Retail Consumer Products Financial Services Private Equity Venture Capital Project Management Team Leadership

Intern

Faurecia Automotive Exteriors

Jan 2011 - Present (14 years 7 months)

Gained practical experience in the automotive industry through an internship. Supported various projects and contributed to team objectives.

Automotive Team Collaboration Data Analysis Process Improvement

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

INSEAD

Master in Business Administration, Business Administration

2016 - 2017

Completed a Master in Business Administration program. The curriculum focused on developing strategic business acumen and leadership skills.

Universidade Federal de São Carlos

Bachelor of Science, Production Engineering

2007 - 2013

Obtained a Bachelor of Science in Production Engineering. The program provided a strong foundation in engineering principles and their application in production systems.