Inês Melo e Castro

Inês is a rising star in the fintech investment sector, currently serving as an Associate at Shapers, a firm dedicated to supporting early-stage fintech founders across Europe. Her work involves contributing to a substantial fund aimed at nurturing the next generation of European fintech giants. linkedin

Her professional background is deeply rooted in strategy consulting, having advanced through various roles at Bain & Company, including Senior Manager, Manager, and Consultant. During her tenure at Bain, she was a key member of the Private Equity Group, specializing in Commercial Due Diligences and Post-Acquisition projects for leading private equity funds across Europe. linkedin

Inês demonstrates a strong commitment to education and social impact. She pursued an MBA at INSEAD, where she was part of the graduating class of 2022 and actively participated in the Master Strategist Day, focusing on developing strategic solutions for biodiversity preservation and sustainable economic development. She is also pursuing a Master's degree in Legal-Civil Sciences at Universidade Lusíada de Lisboa, where she previously earned her Bachelor's in Law with multiple merit scholarships. insead+4

She has a keen interest in entrepreneurship and startup ecosystem development, evidenced by her leadership roles at StartUp BUZZ as Managing Director and Financial Director. She was also a co-organizer of the "3 Day Startup" event, designed to cultivate technology-based startup ideas among university students. Furthermore, her involvement with the FEP International Case Team as a Director and Team Member highlights her dedication to developing business case-solving and presentation skills. jn+1