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Hugo Garbe, PhD

Sharpshooter · DISC type DC
Investor & Partner at Santa Eva Café
📍 São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil

Hugo is an award-winning economist and professor with a uniquely diverse academic background, including degrees in Economics, Philosophy, and a specialization in Neuroeconomics. As President of the Brazilian Institute of Corporate Treasury and a frequent media commentator, he is a leading voice in finance. People who recommend him often describe him as dynamic, committed, and focused.

Beyond finance, Hugo has a deep interest in the philosophical and psychological drivers of economic decisions. He is passionate about education, serving as a professor at Mackenzie University, and is also an investor in varied ventures, including a specialty coffee export business that connects Brazilian products with global markets.

He holds graduate degrees in Economics, Accounting, and Philosophy, and a specialization in Neuroeconomics from Manchester Business School.

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Experience
18 Years
Current Role
Investor & Partner
Location
São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
Personality Overview

How Hugo shows up

ROI Driven
Thorough Evaluator
Fast But Analytical

They are not focused on building rapport and relationships. More than the product, they care about the effectiveness of the product. They like to be in a position where they can control the conversation and terms.

Priorities

Topics Hugo cares about

Economic Commentary
Named Economist of the Year 2025 for media analysis, he frequently comments on inflation, interest rates, and market trends for major news outlets.
Corporate Treasury
As President of the Brazilian Institute of Corporate Treasury (IBTC) and an MBA professor, he is an expert in corporate finance, cash management, and financial products.
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Career

Work history

8-2024
Investor & Partner
Santa Eva Café
1-2020
Fundador e Sócio
Klug Technology
5-2018
President
IBTC - Instituto Brasileiro de Tesouraria Corporativa
5-2017 - 4-2021
Head of Treasury and Financial Risk
Prosegur
2-2017
Fundador e Sócio
Wallet Holding
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
9-2023 - 4-2025
Postdoctoral Researcher in Business Administration
FGV - Fundação Getulio Vargas
2-2020 - 2-2024
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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