Carlos Oliveira

Carlos Oliveira

Going above and beyond to scale, scope, and learning

In business strategy, there is a theory that helps us understand the establishment of functional structures to increase efficiency: Chandler’s theory, from Alfred Chandler. The theory is explained by 3 words: Scale, Scope, and Learning. They have come to be considered the essential drivers of a firm’s operational

Building an AI factory

Our world lives up to software. Software is undergoing a significant transformation, and the AI era is taking its very first days. We all agree with its importance. After all, it is a recent development in human history and is fundamental to our Information Age. Its history dates from the

Most Technology moats aren't a moat!

Often, I hear from startups pitching me their company. I only need a little time to realize that entrepreneurs are usually overconfident that their technology will set them apart in the competitive market. 💡Ideas are easy. Implementation is hard A famous saying in the venture landscape is that startup ideas

2024, A Year In Preview

Capital markets are all about positivism and negativism. If investors expect an adverse event, they will not deploy their money. Investors only invest when they're more optimistic and keen on putting their capital to work. As 2023 winds down and 2024 is getting closer and closer, I'

My reflection of 2023 in Fundraising

2023 is wrapping up and it's my turn to share my reflection on fundraising. This year we witnessed that the market sentiment remained complex. Efforts to get inflation under control, with interest rates playing a pivotal role and signs of a "soft landing" on the horizon.

VC Portfolio: the Power Law Curve

Last week, I explained the quick math of VC returns in simple terms. You can see the link to the post here below: Understanding the VC returnsUnderstanding the quick math of returns from VCs towards LPs and startups. Explore the intricacies of VC returns in an in-depth article.Carlos OliveiraCarlos

Understanding the VC returns

When working with startup founders, inclusive in some DDs as a representative of a VC, it shocks me the little understanding the founders have of how a VC works. Let's get honest about this: understanding your counterpart is necessary to have your peer's best interests at

Unleashing Organizational Growth and Efficiency

It’s far obvious in today’s world how important data is for a company's operations. I don’t need to mention them as we are full of pieces on the internet evidencing that. But, the number of organizations not leveraging their own proprietary information is astonishing in

Cash flow solutions for SMEs and startups

What repercussions will the Silicon Valley Bank and Credit Suisse collapse have when it comes to cash flow for SMEs and startups? Seeing both go under in March made us all remember the GFC. The truth is the circumstances were very different as the collapse of SVB came down to

The biggest transformation in Finance

The finance industry has undergone many transformations. And those transformations are now disrupting a whole new set of markets: While established markets and developed countries have embraced these innovations - emerging markets have tended to stick with traditional financial systems and banks. However, this is starting to change. Unbanked individuals