Otavio FreireFounder

United States - Greater Charlottesville Area

Otavio is a entrepreneur, executive, and academic with a rich R&D, Product Development, and Business Development portfolio within cyber security, risk-based systems, and AI. His entrepreneurial feats include creating and growing pioneering cloud and AI-based ventures.

Beyond his entrepreneurial pursuits, he brings his expertise to the University of Virginia, teaching at the Darden Business School and the School of Engineering. He also serves as an advisor to the European External Action Service (EEAS), the EU's diplomatic service.

Otavio holds a Civil Engineering degree, a Master's in Systems Engineering, and an MBA from the Darden Business School. These credentials underpin his ability to bridge the technical and business worlds.

He has presented to the European Commission on AI regulation matters and contributed insights to the Guardian, the Washington Post, WSJ, and Dark Reading. With a career spanning over 20 years, Otavio's leadership has influenced businesses across multiple geographies and sectors.