Brenda is an accomplished entrepreneur and product executive with over 20 years of experience building and scaling businesses across technology and services. A 5x founder with a proven record of raising capital, leading cross-functional teams, and delivering innovation at scale, Brenda combines entrepreneurial drive with operational excellence.

She is now focused on acquiring and operating a service-based business within the Washington, D.C. area. With a target range of $500K–$1M in EBITDA and $400K+ in SDE, her goal is to apply her expertise to strengthen operations, grow customer impact, and ensure long-term success.

Brenda’s diverse background — spanning AI/ML, SaaS platforms, and hands-on entrepreneurship — makes her an ideal partner for small business owners seeking a thoughtful, growth-oriented transition. Fluent in English, Spanish, and Portuguese, she brings a global perspective to local business ownership.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

1. M&A and Investment Experience
   Brenda has successfully raised venture funding across the U.S. and Latin America, working with global programs such as Start-Up Chile, Techstars, Google Launchpad, NUMA, and 500 Startups LatAm. This experience has given her deep insight into fundraising, investor relations, and scaling strategies.
2. ENTREPRENEURIAL AND OPERATIONAL EXPERIENCE
   As founder and operator of multiple companies, including AI startup Atexto, Brenda has built teams from the ground up, scaled operations internationally, and driven ARR into the millions. Her leadership has spanned product strategy, go-to-market execution, and customer growth across 40+ countries.
3. Executive Leadership Experience
   At Mitek Systems (NASDAQ: MITK) and Medallia (NYSE: MDLA), Brenda led global product lines in AI-driven identity verification, fraud prevention, and customer experience analytics. Managed distributed teams across the U.S., Europe, and Latin America, and delivered industry-first capabilities adopted in high-risk financial markets.
4. Industry Expertise
   Her expertise spans SaaS, AI/ML, fraud detection, identity verification, and global platform strategy — paired with practical experience in building customer-centric teams and delivering scalable results. This breadth allows her to assess opportunities quickly and operate effectively across industries.
   

Flavia is an international attorney and technology policy leader with deep expertise at the intersection of law, diplomacy, and emerging technologies. She currently heads Meta’s International Institutions and Relations Department, where she partners with governments, multilateral organizations, and diplomatic bodies to shape global policy and governance frameworks for technology.

With a career spanning global advocacy, legal expertise, and private-sector leadership, Flavia is recognized for her ability to build coalitions, shape governance frameworks, and embed accountability into the future of technology.

Fluent in English, Spanish, and Portuguese, Flavia has dedicated her career to advancing harmonized approaches to internet governance, data protection, and digital rights. Her core belief is that technology is not merely a public good, but a global good — requiring coordinated, international principles to ensure equitable access and accountability for all.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

1. International Policy and Governance
   International Policy and Governance Flavia has led global engagement strategies with international institutions such as the United Nations, the OECD, and multilateral diplomatic bodies. She has influenced decision-making on critical issues including data protection, AI governance, and equitable access to technology.
2. Diplomatic and Legal Expertise
   As an attorney and policy advisor, Flavia has provided legal and strategic counsel to governments, NGOs, and multinational corporations. She is adept at navigating complex international legal frameworks and aligning diverse stakeholders around shared governance principles.
3. Technology and Internet Governance
   At Meta, Flavia directs initiatives focused on responsible technology development and governance. Her work emphasizes harmonized global standards that balance innovation, accountability, and accessibility.
4. Global Thought Leadership
   A recognized voice in international forums, Flavia has contributed to shaping global conversations on emerging technology, privacy, and the future of digital ecosystems. Her cross-cultural fluency and multilingual communication skills allow her to bridge diverse perspectives effectively.