Mariana Martins
The Cross-Cultural Strategist | Strategic Brazil Intelligence for U.S. Executives: Brazil Strategy, Negotiation & Cultural Insight | McKinsey, Endeavor, World Bank & OECD | M.A. in Economics, NU-Kellogg & SciencesPo
- Role
- Cross-cultural Strategist & CEO at Brazilvantage
- Location
- Miami, FL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Mariana Martins
I’ve built a life and career spanning six languages and six cities across three continents.After working with tech startups, financial institutions, consulting firms, think tanks, and international organizations, I noticed a consistent pattern:Brazil is one of the most dynamic and opportunity-rich markets in Latin America, but it operates differently.For American leaders and companies, success in Brazil isn’t just about strategy or capital. It requires Business Portuguese fluency, an understanding of Brazilian negotiation culture, and the ability to navigate a relationship-driven corporate environment.That’s why I created BrazilVantage™: to combine cross-cultural expertise, economic insight, and deep understanding of Brazil’s business community, helping U.S. organizations reduce friction, accelerate integration, and unlock real growth in Brazil.We offer: • Business Portuguese & Brazilian negotiation culture for executives and corporate teams.• Market-entry and expansion strategy for the Brazilian market.• Access to strategic networking opportunities, curated in-person experiences, and trusted local contacts.From executive preparation to market expansion strategy, we equip you to make Brazil your strongest business move yet. b••••••••@gmail.com
Experience
Cross-cultural Strategist & CEO
Jan 2025 — Present · Miami, FL, US
Brazilvantage™ is your strategic advantage in Brazil. We help American leaders and companies avoid costly missteps when entering Brazil by preparing them to communicate effectively, navigate complexity, build trust, and close deals with cultural intelligence from day one. We offer- Business Portuguese tailored for executives and corporate teams- Brazilian negotiation culture and corporate dynamics training- Industry-specific market and business landscape insights for U.S. companies entering Brazil- Strategic preparation for relationship-building, deal-making, and long-term success in Brazil.From executive preparation to market expansion strategy, we equip you to make Brazil your strongest business move yet. b••••••••@gmail.com
Education
Sciences Po
Collège universitaire (undergraduate), euro-american campus, Social sciences and economics
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Foundations of Development Policy
Charles O. Dickerson High School (Trumansbug, NY)
Honorary high school diploma
Sciences Po
Masters in Economics and Business, Business/Managerial Economics/Finance
Lycée français François Mitterrand de Brasília
Baccalauréat ES, spécialité mathématiques, mention très bien, Economics and sociology
Northwestern University
Undergraduate, Social sciences and economics
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