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WHO WE ARE
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Favela Inc. is a hub of social innovation and entrepreneurship that helps low-income communities cultivate self-sustainable organizations in the favelas of Rio de Janeiro through customized education, incubation and mentorship.

MISSION

To cultivate and incubate sustainable favela-based impact ecosystems that facilitate innovation and access to education, infrastructure and investment for favela-centric startups, non-profits, and institutions.

VISION

To be the largest network in Brazil of social innovation hubs based in low-income communities with at least 75% of all incubated organizations still in existence and self-sustainable.

VALUES

We work with and for the community. We seek first to understand, then to be understood. We empower today to transform tomorrow. We act with passion, purpose and principle.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Adam Newman

President

Adam Newman

President

I am dedicated to cultivating sustainable ecosystems of innovation and entrepreneurship in low-income communities throughout the world. I am a global citizen and as such I see my role to be a bridge-builder that connects complementary ecosystems, Scarcity --> Abundance, Students --> Teachers, Hate--> Love. After studying Business Entrepreneurship in the United States I made the bold move to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil... a country I had never been to, a language I didn't speak, a land where I didn't know anyone. 7 years later, 4 failed businesses, and an infinite amount of learning experiences I find myself living in the favela community of Vidigal working to build our social impact tourism company Favela Experience and cultivate hubs of social innovation through my non-profit, Favela Inc.

Email:adam@favelainc.com

Rodrigo Viera

Vice President

Rodrigo Viera

Vice President

Graduated in Industrial Electronics in Uruguay with 5 years of experience leading his team of facilities operations in the Hospital Britanico of Montevideo. In 2014, Rodrigo joins Adam to co-found Favela Experience and now has 4 years of experience leading it and counting. Rodrigo combines his technical expertise with the diligence and skills managing human resources in projects.

Email:rodrigo@favelainc.com

Allan Modafares

Marketing Diretor

Allan Modafares

Marketing Diretor

Graduated in web design in São Paulo, Allan has 4 years of experience as Coordinator in the Pró-Arte school in Campinas, São Paulo, before joining the Favela Experience team in 2017. Allan has years of professional experience leading marketing projects, making him a specialist in brand and content philosophy creation.

Email:allan@favelainc.com

Paulo Minor

Financial Director

Paulo Minor

Financial Director

Graduated in Industrial Engineering from the Federal University of the State of Rio, with 2 years of professional experience in management of financial business processes and in market analysis for a medium size company and a family office in Rio. He wanted to leave the capital markets world to join in the real economy with Favela Experience, in 2018.

Email:paulo@favelainc.com

OUR TEAM

Ana Paula Martins

Fundraising Coordinator

Ana Paula Martins

Fundraising Coordinator

Email:anapaula@favelainc.com

Tamara Duarte

Technology and Data Systems Director

Tamara Duarte

Technology and Data Systems Director

Email:tamara@favelainc.com

Isis Coddington-Wiratunga

Social Media Manager

Isis Coddington-Wiratunga

Social Media Manager

'"I create artwork and content to empower, inspire and educate my communities." I’m a 25-year-old graphic design graduate. I studied in Leeds but I’m originally from London, England. University gave me the creative freedom to explore who I am as an artist and designer and what kind of impact I want to make with my work. After completing my degree I found a cheap flight to Brazil and decided to come here indefinitely. I was only supposed to stay in Vidigal for 3 months. However because I have met some amazing people and I believe in the work we are doing here, I stayed.

Email:isis@favelainc.com

Saulo Paulino

Financial Manager

Saulo Paulino

Financial Manager

Email:saulo@favelainc.com

Ecosystem Development Strategist

Email:paulo@favelainc.com

FISCAL BOARD

Erik Martins

Director

Erik Martins

Director

Eduardo Emilo

Director

Isis Maria

Director

BOARD OF ADVISORS

Marcius Viana

Gary Carrier

Gary lives in San Francisco, studied at Berkeley, and has extensive experience in the fields of impact investing and education. He has facilitated more than $14M in investments towards market based solutions to poverty in Latin America, and has worked with some of the world’s most innovative companies, including the creation of the first 3D printed homes. Gary is now focused on leveraging technology to reduce both youth unemployment and the global talent shortage.

Email:info@example.com

OUR PARTNERS

Favela Experience

Social Impact Tourism

Favela Experience

Social Impact Tourism

Favela Experience brings tours to visit Favela Inc.’s incubees, who are compensated for their participation and benefit from an expanded network of potential donors, customers, or collaborators.

Email: tours@favelaexperience.com

Planeterra Foundation

Non-profit Tourism

Planeterra Foundation

Non-profit Tourism

Planeterra donated $10K to be invested in local organizations’ capacity to participate in G-adventures tours. Those tours now visit each of Favela Inc.’s incubees.

Email:info@example.com

Impacto

Social Impact

Impacto

Social Impact

https://www.goimpacto.com/

Plataforma Impact

Non-profit

Plataforma Impact

Non-profit

They serve as a fiscal sponsor for Favela Inc. in the US for fundraising purposes, and explore ways to leverage partnerships and fundraising in Silicon Valley. https://www.plataformaimpact.org/

Email:linkedin.com/in/gary-carrier-2a537124

Abercrombie & Kent Philanthropy

Luxury Travel Company

Abercrombie & Kent Philanthropy

Luxury Travel Company

Abercrombie & Kent made a $10K donation towards the basic operating costs of Favela Inc.. They also send interested tourists (largely high net-worth individuals) to visit projects, and offer them options to make direct donations to each incubee. https://www.akphilanthropy.org/

Youth Climate Leaders

Climate Solutions

Rotman Business School

University of Toronto

London Business School

University of London

I.Con

Accounting Company

I.Con

Accounting Company

I.Con currently offers Favela Inc. accounting services at a very low cost. They have offered a group rate, to be paid by Favela Inc., for which they will provide accounting services for all incubees. I.Con also give workshops on accounting, financial responsibility, and other relevant areas within their competency.

Email:info@example.com

MC Law

Legal Firm

MC Law

Legal Firm

MC Law offers Favela Inc. and our incubees pro-bono legal services, and may help with legal education for our incubees.

Email:info@example.com

Siqueira Castro

Legal Firm

Siqueira Castro

Legal Firm

Siquiera Castro offers Favela Inc. pro-bono legal services for all relevant needs, including registering incubees as non-profits, writing contracts, etc.

Phone:+1 (859) 254-6589
Email:info@example.com

Grupo Sal

Marketing Agency

Grupo Sal

Marketing Agency

Grupo Sal works with each of Favela Inc.’s incubees to develop clear brand identities and marketing strategies and develop content. They will also help create material for education on digital marketing.