Vera Goulart serves as Academic Director and Partner at São Paulo Tech School (SPTech), Brazil. Previously, she was HR Director at Todo Technologia and Grupo Contax. During her tenure at these companies, she spearheaded the M&A process of 11 technology firms. In a significant career shift, Ms. Goulart assumed leadership of the Academic Board at Bandeirantes Technology College (BANTEC), Colégio Bandeirantes, Brazil. Under her guidance and in collaboration with tech entrepreneurs and executives, BANTEC was rebranded and relaunched as SPTech. Ms. Goulart is also lead instructor for BANTEC’s socio-emotional program. She earned a degree in business administration, a postgraduate diploma in positive psychology, and a master’s degree from the Universidad de Ciencias Sociales, Argentina. Her master’s research delved into addressing the educational gaps faced by technology professionals. She can be reached at Vera.goulart@sptech.school.