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Laura Gurgel

Sharpshooter · DISC type CD
Especialista III at SENAI CIMATEC
📍 São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil

Laura Gurgel is an innovation specialist, co-founding Soul. Working and the Clube de Negócios to support entrepreneurs. She educates the next generation of innovators as an MBA professor at institutions like FIAP and SENAI CIMATEC. Colleagues frequently describe her as articulate, focused, and inspiring, praising her extensive professional network and business vision.

Driven by a natural curiosity, Laura is passionate about new experiences and initiatives that generate social impact. She dedicates herself to developing entrepreneurial communities and fostering a collaborative culture, consistently working on projects that aim to solve complex problems and empower founders through connection and shared knowledge.

Unique fact: Since 2017, she has been an analyst for the Brazilian version of the popular TV show Shark Tank.

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Experience
4 Years
Current Role
Especialista III
Location
São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
Personality Overview

How Laura shows up

ROI Driven
Thorough Evaluator
Rigorous & Demanding

They like to stay in control of the negotiation or defining of the terms. They are less concerned about the product and more about its potential impact. They put a lot of effort into ensuring personal success.

Priorities

Topics Laura cares about

Open Innovation
A core theme in her career, she helps corporations connect with startups and implement open innovation strategies, and has led this area in previous roles.
Entrepreneurial Education
As an MBA professor at FIAP, SENAI CIMATEC, and ESPM, she is deeply involved in shaping curricula and mentoring students on innovation and entrepreneurship.
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Career

Work history

6-2025
Especialista III
SENAI CIMATEC
5-2024
Parceiro de consultoria
CO-VIVA
4-2024
Advisor
Investidores.vc
10-2022
Investidora
Investidores.vc
11-2021
Membro
Angel Investor Club
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
2017 - 2017
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
FIAP
2018 - 2018
Organização de eventos
Sympla Academy
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

C

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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