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Catarina Papa

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Co-Founder at Layer Two
📍 São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil

Catarina Papa is a co-founder and advisor specializing in bridging traditional markets with emerging technologies. Her expertise spans corporate foresight, AI, Web3, and Decentralized Finance, where she educates leaders and designs immersive learning experiences. She studied Transdisciplinary Innovation at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem.

Beyond her tech and finance focus, Catarina has a diverse background in music, art, and communication. She is a co-founder and former president of Instituto Matec, a non-governmental organization focused on community health and education, demonstrating a strong commitment to social impact.

Unique fact: She holds a degree in classical piano, blending a deep appreciation for the arts with her expertise in investment banking and blockchain technology.

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Experience
25 Years
Current Role
Co-Founder
Job Level
Leadership
Location
São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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Corporate Foresight
Specializes in using speculative design and sci-fi prototyping to help organizations navigate complex scenarios and innovate for the future through her company, RITO.
Decentralized Finance
As a partner at Unblock Capital and co-founder of Layer Two, she focuses on educating companies and building businesses around blockchain, DeFi, and Real World Assets (RWA).
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Career

Work history

1-2023
Co-Founder
Layer Two
7-2021 - 12-2022
Partner
Unblock Capital
3-2017
Co Founder
RITO
12-2013 - 2-2016
Communication & Connectivity
Matec Engenharia
2009 - 2-2016
Presidente of Instituto Matec, a non-governmental organization
Matec Engenharia
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Education
Transdisciplinary Innovation Program - Hebrew University
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
2011 - 2012
Graduate Degree in Applied Consumer Science
ESPM Escola Superior de Propaganda e Marketing
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