Giselle MacHado
Strategic Business Development | Ex-Corporate Banker | Global Partnerships & ESG Strategy
- Role
- Founder at Liveqlo
- Location
- Mountain View, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Giselle MacHado
I thrive at the intersection of complex finance, global strategy, and purposeful innovation. With a career spanning international corporate banking, management consulting, and entrepreneurship, I specialize in structuring high-value partnerships and driving operational excellence in rapidly evolving markets.My approach combines the analytical rigor of a Corporate Banker with the agile, problem-solving mindset of a Founder. I focus on aligning cross-functional stakeholders to deliver scalable, long-term results. Key Areas of Impact:Strategic Partnerships & Deal Structuring: Expert in high-pressure commercial environments. I’ve led BRL 450M syndicated bonds for acquisition finance as a Corporate Banker and negotiated strategic GTM partnerships for my own ventures. I am adept at navigating complex regulatory landscapes and sovereign-level institutional relationships.Operational Agility & Modern Tooling: I am a \"hands-on\" leader who builds the systems I manage. I personally architected the e-commerce and data stack for LiveQlo using Shopify and Airtable. I maintain technical literacy in Python (UMich/Coursera) for data analysis and leverage AI tools (Gemini, GPT, Grok) daily to optimize business workflows.Sustainability & ESG Leadership: Certified by Harvard Business School Online in Sustainable Business Strategy. I am committed to leveraging business as a force for good, focusing on circular economy models and integrating ESG principles into core corporate operations.Global Diplomacy & Scale: Trilingual (English, Portuguese, Spanish) with professional experience in Brazil, the US, the UK, and the Netherlands.It provides me a unique lens for managing cross-border projects and geopolitical business nuances. Career Highlights:Corporate Banking (2010–2018): Managed a $780M portfolio; Senior Relationship Manager to C-suite clients at global leaders like UnitedHealth and Prossegur.Founder, LiveQlo: Designed and launched a circular fashion platform focused on sustainability and C2C resale. Led the full business lifecycle, from supply chain strategy to NGO collaborations.Kaiser Associates: Led strategic workstreams for global giants including DHL and Petrobras, focusing on market intelligence and growth strategy.Driven by a background in International Relations and a lifelong curiosity for philosophy and political science, I am focused on the human and environmental impact of business—shaping a future through innovation and purpose-driven solutions.
Experience
Founder
Jan 2022 — Present · Mountain View, CA, US
Founded and remotely launched LiveQlo, a sustainable fashion startup in Brazil, addressing the environmental impact of fashion waste through an innovative platform. Led comprehensive market research, global benchmarking, and local competitor analysis to create a solution that empowers users to resell or donate unwanted clothing, promoting circular fashion practices. Currently operating in Brazil, LiveQlo is committed to driving sustainable change within the local fashion industry.
Education
FGV - Fundação Getulio Vargas
Master, Business Economics
2009 — 2010
Harvard Business School Online
Other; Certificate in Sustainable Business Strategy
2020 — 2020
Universidade de Brasília
Bachelor of Science (BSc), International Relations
2003 — 2006
Skills
- Portuguese
- Corporate Social Responsibility
- Business Strategy
- Analysis
- Management Consulting
- Corporate Finance
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