Sou autora do livro “O Estado Inteligente: por que digitalizar não basta”, no qual discuto os limites da digitalização e proponho uma visão estratégica sobre como governos podem gerar valor público real a partir de tecnologia, governança e capacidade institucional.

Ao longo da minha trajetória, liderei iniciativas de pesquisa, desenvolvimento e inovação que traduzem tendências e tecnologias emergentes em soluções aplicáveis e sustentáveis. Fui Diretora do UPF Parque, conduzindo projetos estratégicos de inovação, captação de recursos e transferência de tecnologia. Atuo como avaliadora ad hoc de programas e instituições de inovação pública e como mentora em iniciativas nacionais voltadas ao fortalecimento do ecossistema.

Minha atuação foi reconhecida por importantes redes de inovação, incluindo o Global Innovation Institute (GInI), ABGi Brasil, Open Innovation Brasil, GovTech Groundbreakers, além de premiações da Anprotec e o Prêmio Gaúcho de Sustentabilidade pelo GovTech Lab.

Como pesquisadora, escritora e líder, defendo o GovTech como instrumento de política pública, o uso estratégico das compras governamentais como motor de inovação e a construção de governos inteligentes, orientados por dados, cidadãos e impacto. Acredito que inovação pública não se resume à adoção de tecnologia, mas à capacidade de escolher, contratar e sustentar o que realmente funciona.

With a PhD in Design and Technologies, I have spent over 15 years in the innovation ecosystem, working at the intersection of strategy, technology, and design to connect organizations, startups, and institutions to accelerate transformation, scale, and real value generation.

I am the Founder & CEO of GovTech Lab and the creator of GovTech Place, Brazil’s first B2G platform aimed at facilitating the procurement of innovative solutions by governments. My work focuses on supporting the public sector in building structured innovation journeys, with an emphasis on strategic public procurement, digital transformation, and generating impact with responsibility and ethics.

Currently, I also serve as Director of the GovTech Summit, one of the leading national events dedicated to innovation in the public sector, fostering connections between governments, startups, academia, and the private sector. Additionally, I curate the e-Gov Stage at São Paulo Innovation Week (SPIW), shaping debates on governance in complex environments, data-driven decision-making, responsibly applied artificial intelligence, and innovation in public procurement.

I am the author of the book “O Estado Inteligente: por que digitalizar não basta” (The Smart State: Why Digitalization is Not Enough), in which I discuss the limits of digitalization and propose a strategic vision on how governments can generate real public value through technology, governance, and institutional capacity.

Throughout my career, I have led research, development, and innovation initiatives that translate emerging trends and technologies into applicable and sustainable solutions. As the former Director of UPF Parque, I managed strategic innovation projects, fundraising, and technology transfer. I also serve as an ad hoc evaluator for public innovation programs and institutions, and as a mentor for national initiatives focused on strengthening the ecosystem.

My work has been recognized by prominent innovation networks, including the Global Innovation Institute (GInI), ABGi Brasil, Open Innovation Brasil, and GovTech Groundbreakers, alongside awards from Anprotec and the Gaucho Sustainability Award for GovTech Lab.

As a researcher, writer, and leader, I advocate for GovTech as a public policy tool, the strategic use of government procurement as an engine for innovation, and the building of smart governments that are data-driven, citizen-centric, and impact-oriented. I believe that public innovation is not merely about adopting technology, but about the capability to choose, procure, and sustain what truly works.