Vivaldo Vd Zacarias
Startup Mentor @Founder Institute Luanda
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Startup Mentor @Founder Institute Luanda
Luanda, AO
Integração da Agilidade no Programa de Aceleração – FI (Founder Institute Angola)Especialista em Agilidade & Mentor de StartupsColaborei com o Founder Institute Angola integrando práticas Ágeis no seu programa de aceleração, com foco específico em startups em fase inicial e no desenvolvimento de MVPs. As minhas contribuições incluíram- Metodologias Ágeis para Startups: Aplicação da Agilidade no processo de validação de ideias, permitindo que os fundadores iterassem de forma mais rápida e segura- Workshop Intensivo: Condução de uma formação prática intensiva sobre Agilidade, especialmente desenhada para startups em fase de MVP, incluindo graduados do FI e outros parceiros do ecossistema- Sessões de OfficeHour Ágil: Mentoria individual e direcionamento contínuo, utilizando frameworks como Scrum, Lean Inception e Kanban, para alinhar o desenvolvimento de produto com os objectivos do negócio.Esta abordagem permitiu aos fundadores passarem da ideia à execução de forma estruturada, mas adaptável—acelerando o tempo de entrada no mercado com mais clareza e foco. Disponível em: Angola
EDUCATION
Corporate Finance Institute® (CFI)
Financial Modeling & Valuation Analyst (FMVA) Certification, Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law
Universidade Lusíada de Angola
Contabilidade e Gestão
Universidad Nebrija
Postgraduate Degree, Masrter em Direção Economica e Financeira
ABOUT VIVALDO VD ZACARIAS
I am a Financial Strategist and Agile Management Expert with over 17 years of experience in Finance and more than 7 years applying Agile practices, holding a unique position as the leading voice of Agile in Angola. Throughout my career, I have acted in various roles such as Accountant, Finance Manager with a focus on cash flow, CEO, CFO, and Business Coach, constantly shaping and applying my expertise to business and operational processes. My experience spans across Angola, Portugal, Brazil, and Cape Verde.With a strong foundation in corporate finance, strategic planning, and operational efficiency, I bring a results-driven approach to business transformation.As the founder of a specialized consultancy and academy, I have helped organizations align financial health with agile execution—guiding both startups and established companies through scalable, data-informed growth strategies. I am also the exclusive representative in Africa for international Agile institutions such as Caroli.org, Kanban University, Businessmap, and Hiflex.I believe agility is more than a methodology—it’s a mindset. I use Agile frameworks to build financial resilience, structure teams, and drive business outcomes that are measurable and sustainable.I am actively building a community of professionals in Angola and beyond who believe in combining agility with financial intelligence to create future-proof organizations.Key strengths: Strategic Financial Planning & Forecasting Agile Coaching & Framework Implementation (Scrum, Kanban, OKRs, Lean Inception, Etc.) Business Modeling & Investment Analysis Scaling Agile Teams & Leadership Development Training & Mentorship across Africa’s emerging marketsMy Mission:To bridge the gap between financial discipline and agile innovation—creating resilient, data-driven, and people-centered businesses across Africa. I believe that sustainable transformation is only possible when strategy meets adaptability, and numbers align with purpose.Let’s connect and build smarter businesses together.
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