João Borges

João Borges is a serial entrepreneur in the fintech and blockchain gaming sectors, currently serving as Co-Founder & COO of BlindPay, a Y Combinator-backed startup focused on stablecoin payment APIs. His entrepreneurial journey is marked by a strong drive for innovation and building disruptive companies. ycombinator

As Co-Founder & CEO of bayz, João significantly contributed to the Web3 gaming ecosystem in Brazil. He led the company to raise $4 million in seed funding and was recognized in Forbes Under 30 Brazil 2022 for his impactful work in bringing play-to-earn blockchain games to the region. medium+2

João has a deep background in the esports industry, notably as Head of Innovation and Mobile Esports at INTZ eSports Club. In this role, he pioneered investments in mobile esports in Brazil and Latin America and was acknowledged by Business Insider as one of the top professionals shaping the future of mobile esports. medium+2

His career demonstrates a versatile skill set across sales, customer success, innovation management, and business development, developed through roles at Gama Academy, Inklocker, and Herana Seguros. This broad experience underpins his leadership in new ventures.