Bigger Picture Advisors

RODRIGO DE ALVARENGA 

A seasoned leader in Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) and Corporate Venture Building (CVB), specializing in driving innovation within established companies. As the architect behind scalable innovation frameworks, Rodrigo has enabled the launch of multiple internal startups, fostering growth and positioning businesses as leaders in their industries.

At The Bakery LATAM, he developed a highly effective framework for venture building, helping corporations unlock new revenue streams and expand their innovation capacity.

Rodrigo’s expertise lies in breaking down rigid corporate structures and enabling companies to innovate from within, creating long-term value through customized strategies.

Rodrigo brings his deep knowledge of corporate innovation, product development, and financial strategies to Bigger Picture Advisors (BPA), helping businesses scale internal ventures and stay ahead of market changes.

His proven ability to navigate complex corporate ecosystems makes him an invaluable partner for companies looking to lead through innovation.

Connect with Rodrigo de Alvarenga on LinkedIn

"Without innovation and visionary leadership, growth stalls, weak finances, or outdated products block growth and need more innovation, causing missed opportunities." 

Rodrigo de Alvarenga

Partners, Programs & Projects

THREE CORE STRENGHTS OF RODRIGO DE ALVARENGA AS BPA SENIOR ADVISOR

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Rodrigo excels in building Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) and Venture Building (CVB) units to foster organizational innovation. At The Bakery LATAM, he developed a scalable framework that successfully launched internal startups, promoting growth and establishing companies as industry leaders. His strategies effectively dismantle innovation barriers, allowing companies to generate new revenue streams and remain competitive in dynamic markets.

Corporate Venture Building (CVB) & Corporate Venture Capital (CVC)

Rodrigo is renowned for guiding startups through critical growth phases, with a focus on finance and product development strategies. Having mentored over 100 startups in programs like Startup Chile, Alchemist Accelerator, and North Forge, he has helped founders achieve faster product-market fit, secure investments, and expand into new markets. Specializing in finance and product strategies, Rodrigo provides the strategic guidance startups need to secure funding and scale effectively.

Finance and product development strategies for startups

Rodrigo has extensive experience modernizing corporate operations by redesigning outdated business models and improving efficiency. His work has helped companies like Dacar Quimica do Brasil optimize performance, reduce costs, and sustain profitability in competitive markets. Corporations often struggle with outdated processes that limit growth. Rodrigo specializes in streamlining operations and implementing scalable strategies, leading to increased profitability and agility. His expertise has consistently delivered results, enabling companies to enhance efficiency, cut costs, and maintain a competitive edge.

Transformation & Open Innovation for Corporates

Request one-on-one Executive/Founder Mentorship on:

  • Finance; product development
  • Open innovation and leadership
  • Corporate venture building


    *Please note that the minimum mentorship time is 3 hours, and the maximum is 6 hours.
Write straight to Rodrigo, and ask for the calendar. 
*BPA Services are available around the globe, with offices in the USA, Portugal, Estonia and Brazil