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Edmardo Galli
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Acknowledged as a pioneer in the development of the Internet business in Brazil, Edmardo Galli founded his fist company in 1996; an interactive agency - 10'Minutos Interactive - which later became a recognized brand in the Brazilian digital market.
Since 2002, Edmardo Galli runs his own incubator company - The Galli Group - responsible for creating and nurturing recognized digital media companies such as SmartKids, Katabum!, 10'Minutos, Media Rights, Xsport MKT, among others.
Prior to founding the Galli Group, Galli was the General Manager for Latin American operations of Umbro.com (Sportsio), a sports oriented dotcom headquartered in London and managed by Doughty Hanson & Co, one of Europe's largest independent private equity fund managers.
Earlier Umbro.com, Edmardo Galli was President of Todosport Brazil Ltda., part of the Todosport Network Inc. - a North American sports oriented dotcom headquartered in Miami - being responsible for the general direction and management of the 60-employee-company based in Sao Paulo.
Prior to the digital market, Galli has achieved a successful artistic career in the entertainment market. As a musician, took part in several popular music groups including two of major pop bands in Brazil - Heróis da Resistência and Hanói-Hanói - achieving gold discs awards and #1 hits on the national charts - Galli Music.
In dramaturgy, co-wrote several episodes of the famous TV series "Confissões de Adolescente" - a Franco-Brazilian production created for Bandeirantes TV (Brazil) and TF1, the major broadcast television in France.
Galli is also author of the book "Cara Metade", which held the bestseller position in its category for several weeks.
Galli continues his artistic career, simultaneously to his entrepreneurial investments, recording and releasing his own songs at www.galli.com.br.
Galli is a professional sommelier, fluent in English, French, Spanish and Portuguese.
Currently studying Japanese.
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Martha Bevilacqua
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Martha Bevilacqua holds a Master's Degree in Interactive Telecommunications from New York University.
As a pioneer in the multi-media and Internet industry, has functioned as an experienced consultant and hands-on contributor as well as in executive and strategic roles in the United States, UK and Brazil. Such experiences have required defining project scopes, developing project plans and delivering results within budget and ahead of plan throughout North, Latin, and South America.
Prior to founding SmartKids, Martha Bevilacqua was head of operations of Umbro.com - a soccer oriented e-commerce operation headquartered in London, with operations throughout Europe, EUA, and Latin America - being responsible for the strategy and overall direction of the e-commerce and portal operation in all countries.
Before Umbro.com, worked as COO of Todosport Network, Inc., a sports oriented dotcom headquartered in the U.S., with operations throughout Latin and South America, setting up, integrating, and managing five Production Departments located in Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Mexico, and Colombia.
Since 1997, has been teaching on various universities such as PUC (catholic university of Rio de Janeiro) and MSPN | SP. During this period, has prepared several professionals, structured departments and implemented processes and methodologies for companies in EUA, Latin America, and Europe.
Currently, controls the operations of the Galli Group companies - an incubator responsible for launching renowned companies on the Interactive market, such as 10'Minutos, Media Rights, and SmartKids.
Martha Bevilacqua is a North American citizen, fluent in Portuguese, English, and Spanish.
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