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Team

Rui Santoro

Rui Santoro

Founder & CEO

As CEO of the company, Rui Santoro leads the vision and direction of the organization. He make crucial decisions, manage and motivate the team, and represent the company to the public. Being the CEO is demanding but rewarding, and Rui is up to the challenge.

Thiago Passos

Thiago Passos

Tech Lead

Thiago has 15 years of experience in development and entrepreneurship. He holds a degree in Computer Science and works as a technical project manager, specializing in fintechs and cryptocurrencies.

Daniel Amorim

Daniel Amorim

Customer Success Analyst

Customer Success Analyst with over 5 years of experience in customer relationship management, Customer Success, and data analysis.

Joe DiGangi

Joe DiGangi

Co-Founder

As co-founder of the company, Joe DiGangi is a driving force behind its success. He has played a crucial role in defining the company's vision and direction, and his leadership and expertise have been instrumental in its growth and development.

Sarah Volponi

Sarah Volponi

Executive Secretary

Her career is marked by a solid background in Law and valuable experience in two startups specialized in legal services. In addition to your legal foundation, you have acquired essential skills in administration and finance, enabling you to approach legal challenges with a strategic and holistic perspective.

Mariana Fernandes

Mariana Fernandes

Public Relations

Mariana plays a multifaceted role, acting as a Public Relations professional, Business Analyst, and Events coordinator. Additionally, she is responsible for prospecting leads and transforming them into successful Locals, working in collaboration with our operations team to promote Local success and provide the necessary support.

Pablo Silva

Pablo Silva

COO LATAM

As the COO LATAM at Be Local, Pablo is responsible for overseeing the company's diplomatic efforts, including government partnerships, initiatives to promote cultural exchange and efforts to support sustainable development in countries where Local operates.

Fabricio Monteiro

Fabricio Monteiro

Costumer Experience (CX)

He is a professional with over 6 years of experience in Customer Experience (CX) and continuous improvement. Specialized in Customer Success and Customer Experience, with expertise in support, enhancing the customer experience, and problem-solving based on key performance indicators (KPIs).

Gabriel Saiago

Gabriel Saiago

Developer

Meet Gabriel Saiago, an invaluable asset to our development team.
With a background in project management and business, complemented by education from one of the world's top 100 software engineering schools, Gabriel brings a multifaceted skill set to the forefront.

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