An innovator with expertise in science, technology, entrepreneurship, and innovation management, Agostinho Almeida currently serves as the Chief Innovation Officer at Ecopetrol, a leading integrated oil and gas company. His extensive experience encompasses innovation roles in research institutes, public institutions, and the energy sector, including a stint at ISA, Latin America’s largest energy transmission company. As a co-founder of three successful startups – Abyssal S.A., IMMUNETHEP, and Venture Catalysts – Dr. [Speaker’s Name] has demonstrated his entrepreneurial acumen and ability to transform technological and scientific concepts into thriving businesses. His academic credentials include a degree in Applied Biology from Universidade do Minho, a Ph.D. in Health Sciences from the same institution, an MBA from Porto Business School, and a Venture Capital Executive Program certification from the University of California, Berkeley.