Rodrigo de Alvarenga

The most important record of your board career belongs to someone else

Directors carry personal liability for their diligence — and almost none of them own the evidence of it.

Jul 17 • Rodrigo de Alvarenga

July 2025

The Multipliers: Calculating the ROI of the Right Advisor at the Right Time

Beyond “smart money” – how targeted advisory input converts into valuation uplift, revenue growth, time savings, and founder bandwidth.

Jul 22, 2025 • Rodrigo de Alvarenga

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The Hidden Burn Rate: What It Really Costs Your Startup to Fly Without the Right Advisory Board

A real‑world case where informed pushback on a misaligned VC term sheet preserved ~US$1MM in founder equity—and why that’s only one line on the true…

Jul 18, 2025 • Rodrigo de Alvarenga

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April 2025

How Early-Stage Founders Can Find & Engage the Right Advisors for Growth

Startups thrive on smart decision-making, industry connections, and strategic execution.

Apr 2, 2025 • Rodrigo de Alvarenga

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March 2025

The Hidden Power of Advisory Boards: Why Every Startup Needs One Before Series A

Startups often focus on securing funding, hiring talent, and building products.

Mar 26, 2025 • Rodrigo de Alvarenga

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Mar 5, 2025 • Rodrigo de Alvarenga

October 2023

Powerful Partnerships: Strategic Planning and Open Innovation for Unparalleled Success.

In the relentless pursuit of unrivaled corporate triumph nowadays, strategic planning and open innovation have become the critical pillars…

Oct 4, 2023 • Rodrigo de Alvarenga

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May 2023

The Case for Investing in New Venture Capital Firms and Managers: Unlocking Value in the Startup…

We decided to write this special series of 3 blog posts, in which we will be delving deep into the world of venture capital, exploring its…

May 17, 2023 • Rodrigo de Alvarenga

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Dissecting the Rise of New Venture Capital Firms and Managers: Strategies, Performance, and…

We decided to write this special series of 3 blog posts, in which we will be delving deep into the world of venture capital, exploring its…

May 11, 2023 • Rodrigo de Alvarenga

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Understanding the Venture Capital Landscape: Stakeholders, Performance, and the Rise of New Players…

We decided to write this special series of 3 blog posts, in which we will be delving deep into the world of venture capital, exploring its…

May 8, 2023 • Rodrigo de Alvarenga

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How to Drive Open Innovation Using a Corporate Venture Capital Approach

In today’s rapidly changing business environment, it is more important than ever for companies to be innovative. One way to do this is to…

May 3, 2023 • Rodrigo de Alvarenga

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Revolutionize Your Business with Open Innovation and Collaborative Value Creation!

In the ever-changing landscape of business and economics, there is a growing focus on the concept of “open innovation.” This approach…

May 1, 2023 • Rodrigo de Alvarenga

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