Silvia Teresa Ferreira de Frick

PhD and Masters in Communication from ECA/USP; Master in Economics from IE/Unicamp. Since 2007, is partner at Stratmarket Consultoria em Negócios Empresariais e Informações Ltda., which aims to develop technology-based businesses. Performs activities related to open innovation, market research; data collection; development of indicators; development of methodologies; development and evaluation of business plans. Since 2003, works with technology-based start-ups, developing methodologies for incubators management; facilitating access incubated at non-existent, incipient or incomplete markets; helping companies to develop business models; structuring new business; facilitating access to venture capital; developing business plans; and negotiating with partners and potential customers. In 2012, she was a fellow at Fixation and Training Human Resources CNPq Program - Level A. She is Certified Cerne I (Anprotec - Centro de Referência para Apoio a Novos Empreendimentos) for incubators. Between 2008 and 2011, was Director of Market Intelligence at Stratangels Campinas S.A., an angel investment group. From 1997 to 2003, she was Chief Executive Officer of the Institute of Economic Studies in Software (IEES). In 2005, she was Audit Committee Member of Softex Center Campinas. Participated in development of methodology for evaluation and software certification and Financial Indicators of the Software Industry. She was a consultant for project evaluation and monitoring of credit lines for software companies at BNDES and Finep. She was also consultant at UNDP, Anprotec, Funcex, incubators, investment funds and technology companies. She held extension courses (business plans, marketing strategies, organizational changes). She has taught in several universities (USP, Mackenzie, Facamp, Padre Anchieta, Methodist Sao Bernardo do Campo). Participated Qualifying examinations of M.Sc and doctoral candidates at Unicamp and UFRJ. She worked in publishing scientific, economic journalism, translations and texts revisions. (Source: Lattes Curriculum)