Victor Kzam
@victorkzam
I help early-stage teams land and retain enterprise customers through operational AI deployment.
What I'm looking for
I help early-stage teams close the gap between what startups promise and what enterprises actually adopt—I scope what’s realistic, build the systems to execute, and make sure customers stay and grow. As COO/Founder at Extratime, I created Live Odds (€1M+ revenue, 1,000+ matches deployed) and built operations that let a 2-person core team serve enterprise clients across 5 countries.
At Mantis, I rebuilt a churned enterprise offering from scratch—rebuilding the data pipeline, quality metrics, and delivery process—so brand detection now runs at 95% accuracy and the offering drives 50%+ of company revenue. I lead Solutions, Operations, and AI deployment, and I keep deployments reliable by fixing structure first (clear roles and async processes) and using the right technical stack when needed.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Chief Operating Officer
Mantis-AI
Apr 2025 - Present (1 year)
Rebuilt a churned enterprise offering from the ground up with a new data pipeline, quality metrics, and delivery process, reaching 95% brand detection accuracy and 50%+ of company revenue. Built internal scale tools using a Python pipeline and a Next.js evaluation app to support multimodal, human-in-the-loop labeling.
Chief Operating Officer
Extratime
May 2024 - May 2025 (1 year)
Managed deployments across 200+ matches per season for clients including Amazon Prime Video, Sporting CP, and Palmeiras. Built async operational systems (Notion, ClickUp) that cut development time by 68% and enabled a 2-person core team plus contractors to serve enterprise clients across 5 countries with zero failures.
Chief Executive Officer
Extratime
Mar 2023 - May 2024 (1 year 2 months)
Grew revenue more than 4x while expanding from Portugal into Brazil, Ecuador, UK, and Colombia, signing Corinthians, Palmeiras, Prime Video, and the Ecuadorian National Team. Restructured the team and cut costs by 40% by clarifying ownership and building a leaner scalable operation.
Product Manager, Biz Dev
Extratime
Jun 2022 - Mar 2023 (9 months)
Partnered with the Chief Product Officer to turn strategic goals into deliverables, managing user research, backlog prioritization, and client onboarding. Launched features generating €80K+ in new revenue within six months with Sporting CP, SL Benfica, and Betano, while building operational frameworks to accelerate releases and ensure client success.
Product Manager
4YouSee Arenas
Nov 2021 - Jul 2022 (8 months)
Launched the Live Odds product, now operational for three years and generating €1M+ in revenue across stadiums and broadcasts. Managed the full product lifecycle and delivered 30+ real-time ads per match, ensuring precise scheduling, play out, and reporting.
Business Development & Product Mgmt
4YouSee Arenas
Jan 2021 - Nov 2021 (10 months)
Developed a lead generation strategy with a 10% conversion rate, securing high-value customers. Prototyped and launched goal-based and penalty-triggered ad campaigns and managed live sports ad placements and play out to ensure accuracy and real-time delivery.
Crypto Strategy Consultant
Venture Partners Advogados
Feb 2018 - Dec 2020 (2 years 10 months)
Advised on cryptocurrency regulations, market trends, and compliance for high-value transactions while producing newsletters and educational content on blockchain opportunities. Ensured compliance and risk management for large-scale crypto transactions.
Investment Product Lead
Novus Group
Jan 2017 - Dec 2020 (3 years 11 months)
Created and managed a cryptocurrency fund delivering 150% ROI by adjusting strategy as markets changed. Secured 2M BRL in crowdfunding for three gyms from Wanderlei Silva and led investor relations with performance reporting.
Founding Member, Blockchain
Blockchain Portugal
May 2018 - Jul 2020 (2 years 2 months)
Served as a board and advisory member for a distributed-ledger, technical-focused association.
Asset Management Analyst
Nova FinTech Club
Nov 2018 - Jul 2019 (8 months)
Supported a university FinTech club focused on innovation, education, and thought leadership in the FinTech ecosystem.
Business Development Consultant
Saborella
Jul 2016 - Dec 2017 (1 year 5 months)
Planned business models with financial forecasts, operational frameworks, site selection, and staffing plans, while handling procurement and vendor negotiations. Managed cost analyses and resources to scale a gelato shop brand, including expansion into shopping centers.
Event Coordinator
Abramente
Jul 2016 - Dec 2017 (1 year 5 months)
Started as a volunteer and became responsible for planning and managing an innovation and social transformation event in Brasília.
Negotiation Analyst
Ad&m Consultoria Empresarial
Oct 2016 - Jul 2017 (9 months)
Led inbound and outbound strategies and contract negotiations, contributing to record 500K BRL in annual revenue. Managed client onboarding and account management to ensure satisfaction and renewals.
Financial Consultant
Saborella
Oct 2015 - Oct 2016 (1 year)
Built financial models to assess startup viability and project business growth. Provided strategic planning and operational insights to improve business performance.
Co-Founder
Blog iApps
Jan 2011 - Dec 2012 (1 year 11 months)
Co-founded an Apple-related blog, leading editorial and press work along with website development and social media management.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Draper University Hero Training
2022 - 2022
Completed the Draper University Hero Training during May–July 2022 (Summer 2022).
Universidade Autónoma de Lisboa
Bachelor's degree, Business Administration and Management, General
2019 - 2021
Earned a bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Management, General, from 2019 to 2021.
Universidade de Brasília
Bacharelado em Administração, Administração e Negócios
2015 - 2020
Completed Bacharelado em Administração (Administração e Negócios) from 2015 to 2020.
Centro Educacional Leonardo da Vinci
2012 - 2014
Attended Centro Educacional Leonardo da Vinci from 2012 to 2014.
Nova School of Business and Economics
Management
2018 -
Studied Management at Nova School of Business and Economics in 2018.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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