Alvaro Karam

Partner at CuboStart
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(386) 825-5501
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Miami, Florida, United States, US
Languages
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Portuguese Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Spanish Professional working proficiency
  • French Professional working proficiency

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Experience

    • United States
    • IT Services and IT Consulting
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Partner
      • Jun 2016 - Present

      CuboStart is a new venture to support technology businesses international expansion. CuboStart is not your usual incubator. We focus on preexisting international companies that have a desire to work cross borders. CuboStart is the tool that enables the international expansion, providing knowledge and risk management strategies considering inherent cross borders characteristics of the global technology business. Get to know CuboStar - www.cubostart.com CuboStart is a new venture to support technology businesses international expansion. CuboStart is not your usual incubator. We focus on preexisting international companies that have a desire to work cross borders. CuboStart is the tool that enables the international expansion, providing knowledge and risk management strategies considering inherent cross borders characteristics of the global technology business. Get to know CuboStar - www.cubostart.com

    • United States
    • Business Consulting and Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Co-Founder
      • Aug 2019 - Present

      Co Founder Base Miami helps forward-thinking companies from Latin America with their expansion into the US Market. We’re passionate about building and scaling businesses and believe that Miami is the best entrepreneurial hub in the US to connect with the talent and innovation that occurs in Latin America. We work step-by-step with founders to ensure they avoid the common pitfalls of expansion and maximize their investment in time and opportunity. Our proven model of success… Show more Co Founder Base Miami helps forward-thinking companies from Latin America with their expansion into the US Market. We’re passionate about building and scaling businesses and believe that Miami is the best entrepreneurial hub in the US to connect with the talent and innovation that occurs in Latin America. We work step-by-step with founders to ensure they avoid the common pitfalls of expansion and maximize their investment in time and opportunity. Our proven model of success supports innovative companies to access new markets, drive a winning go-to-market strategy to scale and build relationships with potential customers, partners, industry experts and investors who are key players of the Miami business ecosystem. Show less Co Founder Base Miami helps forward-thinking companies from Latin America with their expansion into the US Market. We’re passionate about building and scaling businesses and believe that Miami is the best entrepreneurial hub in the US to connect with the talent and innovation that occurs in Latin America. We work step-by-step with founders to ensure they avoid the common pitfalls of expansion and maximize their investment in time and opportunity. Our proven model of success… Show more Co Founder Base Miami helps forward-thinking companies from Latin America with their expansion into the US Market. We’re passionate about building and scaling businesses and believe that Miami is the best entrepreneurial hub in the US to connect with the talent and innovation that occurs in Latin America. We work step-by-step with founders to ensure they avoid the common pitfalls of expansion and maximize their investment in time and opportunity. Our proven model of success supports innovative companies to access new markets, drive a winning go-to-market strategy to scale and build relationships with potential customers, partners, industry experts and investors who are key players of the Miami business ecosystem. Show less

    • United States
    • IT Services and IT Consulting
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Partner
      • Jan 2014 - Present

      Caribros is focused on complex systems that require technology. We have expertise on the development, implementation and operation of sophisticated business models that involves IP and cross-border services. Our strategic services includes: * Market entrance – Assessment and Strategy Design * Outsourced landing team – soft landing * Co-working with like minded people * Know-how and know-who * Track record and reputability * Complex business modelling * Investments and risk… Show more Caribros is focused on complex systems that require technology. We have expertise on the development, implementation and operation of sophisticated business models that involves IP and cross-border services. Our strategic services includes: * Market entrance – Assessment and Strategy Design * Outsourced landing team – soft landing * Co-working with like minded people * Know-how and know-who * Track record and reputability * Complex business modelling * Investments and risk management * Technology and IP focused * Analyst relations * Academia liaison * Accelerate Time-to-Revenue * Partnership identification and Alliances * Marketing Management * Business Incubation * Corporate Operations and Full Back office Services ("CFO As A Service") * International financial, taxation and risk mitigation strategies For Caribros to be international is to actually develop business process in countries across the globe, respecting the diversity of cultures and understanding the local regulations. With a team that have successfully developed projects in over 30 countries, and network of agents, partners and clients spread in all continents, Caribros close the international market gap providing a profitable business centered positioning, translating to a common language a diverse set of international rules, using the most fit business solution for each project. Caribros is focused in technology. Being it high tech products or information technology, Caribros focus on a market that presents a unique a mix of hardware and software products that demands complex services delivery. The market opportunities are immense. Caribros expertise encompasses: * Information technology * Telecom and Mobile * Airspace and air navigation * Defense and security Show less Caribros is focused on complex systems that require technology. We have expertise on the development, implementation and operation of sophisticated business models that involves IP and cross-border services. Our strategic services includes: * Market entrance – Assessment and Strategy Design * Outsourced landing team – soft landing * Co-working with like minded people * Know-how and know-who * Track record and reputability * Complex business modelling * Investments and risk… Show more Caribros is focused on complex systems that require technology. We have expertise on the development, implementation and operation of sophisticated business models that involves IP and cross-border services. Our strategic services includes: * Market entrance – Assessment and Strategy Design * Outsourced landing team – soft landing * Co-working with like minded people * Know-how and know-who * Track record and reputability * Complex business modelling * Investments and risk management * Technology and IP focused * Analyst relations * Academia liaison * Accelerate Time-to-Revenue * Partnership identification and Alliances * Marketing Management * Business Incubation * Corporate Operations and Full Back office Services ("CFO As A Service") * International financial, taxation and risk mitigation strategies For Caribros to be international is to actually develop business process in countries across the globe, respecting the diversity of cultures and understanding the local regulations. With a team that have successfully developed projects in over 30 countries, and network of agents, partners and clients spread in all continents, Caribros close the international market gap providing a profitable business centered positioning, translating to a common language a diverse set of international rules, using the most fit business solution for each project. Caribros is focused in technology. Being it high tech products or information technology, Caribros focus on a market that presents a unique a mix of hardware and software products that demands complex services delivery. The market opportunities are immense. Caribros expertise encompasses: * Information technology * Telecom and Mobile * Airspace and air navigation * Defense and security Show less

    • Member Board of Directors
      • Jul 2003 - Dec 2017

      Private Equity Group with focus on IT startup companies Private Equity Group with focus on IT startup companies

    • CEO/Executive Manager
      • Jan 2013 - Dec 2016

      Developed MC1’s international corporate strategy, creating a market presence in the mobile segment. The CEO role included general management, setting goals and metrics, supporting product planning, overseeing the budget, leading the market & shareholder's relationship, and initiating business partnerships and Reseller Channels. Developed MC1’s international corporate strategy, creating a market presence in the mobile segment. The CEO role included general management, setting goals and metrics, supporting product planning, overseeing the budget, leading the market & shareholder's relationship, and initiating business partnerships and Reseller Channels.

    • Member Board of Directors
      • Jun 2014 - Sep 2016
    • Director International Business Development
      • Mar 2010 - Dec 2013

      International Corporate Strategy and Business Development for Air Traffic Management and Air Defense. International Corporate Strategy and Business Development for Air Traffic Management and Air Defense.

    • Brazil
    • Investment Management
    • CEO
      • Jul 2002 - Dec 2012

      Responsible for strategic planning, shareholder's relationship, business partnerships operations, sales and marketing strategy, administrative, financial, tax planning, and HR. Conduct activities related to project financing, sales and marketing, procurement, system engineering and Research & Development. Responsible for strategic planning, shareholder's relationship, business partnerships operations, sales and marketing strategy, administrative, financial, tax planning, and HR. Conduct activities related to project financing, sales and marketing, procurement, system engineering and Research & Development.

    • Program Manager Officer
      • Jan 1998 - May 2002

      Team leader working with Raytheon System Company on requirements specification, system design, software development, system integration and acceptance tests of the “en route” Air Traffic Control System for SIVAM (System for the Vigilance of the Amazon). Team leader of professionals formed by system engineers, software developers and test manager working on system requirements specification, system design, software development, integration and installation of the Air Traffic Flow Management –… Show more Team leader working with Raytheon System Company on requirements specification, system design, software development, system integration and acceptance tests of the “en route” Air Traffic Control System for SIVAM (System for the Vigilance of the Amazon). Team leader of professionals formed by system engineers, software developers and test manager working on system requirements specification, system design, software development, integration and installation of the Air Traffic Flow Management – ATFM for the Brazilian Navigation Center. Show less Team leader working with Raytheon System Company on requirements specification, system design, software development, system integration and acceptance tests of the “en route” Air Traffic Control System for SIVAM (System for the Vigilance of the Amazon). Team leader of professionals formed by system engineers, software developers and test manager working on system requirements specification, system design, software development, integration and installation of the Air Traffic Flow Management –… Show more Team leader working with Raytheon System Company on requirements specification, system design, software development, system integration and acceptance tests of the “en route” Air Traffic Control System for SIVAM (System for the Vigilance of the Amazon). Team leader of professionals formed by system engineers, software developers and test manager working on system requirements specification, system design, software development, integration and installation of the Air Traffic Flow Management – ATFM for the Brazilian Navigation Center. Show less

    • Project Manager
      • Apr 1997 - Jan 1998

      Coordinate the SIVAM planning and resources organization, in partnership with Raytheon System Company. Responsible for SIVAM ATM project organization, planning, negotiation and resources allocation. Coordinate the SIVAM planning and resources organization, in partnership with Raytheon System Company. Responsible for SIVAM ATM project organization, planning, negotiation and resources allocation.

    • Brazil
    • Software Development
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Program Manager
      • Apr 1995 - Mar 1997

      Expertise Command & Control Systems for Naval/Maritime and Simulators. Team leader, working with Alenia Marconi Systems (AMS) in Italy, for Navy Fast Patrol Boats (FPB) Program. System specification/high level design for the Training Simulator for the Italian Navy school vessel Expertise Command & Control Systems for Naval/Maritime and Simulators. Team leader, working with Alenia Marconi Systems (AMS) in Italy, for Navy Fast Patrol Boats (FPB) Program. System specification/high level design for the Training Simulator for the Italian Navy school vessel

    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Project Manager, System Engineer
      • Jun 1986 - Mar 1995

      Expertise in Transportation Surveillance Systems, Surface Tracking and Monitoring, Air Traffic Control Systems, Air Defense Systems, Simulators and Naval Combat Systems. Team leader of system engineers, software developers, programmers, quality assurance engineers and test manager working on system specification, system design, software development, system installation, validation and logistic support, for Military Systems Expertise in Transportation Surveillance Systems, Surface Tracking and Monitoring, Air Traffic Control Systems, Air Defense Systems, Simulators and Naval Combat Systems. Team leader of system engineers, software developers, programmers, quality assurance engineers and test manager working on system specification, system design, software development, system installation, validation and logistic support, for Military Systems

    • System Engineer
      • Aug 1982 - Mar 1986

      Working with Thomson-CSF (THALES) in France on the system analysis, system design and software development for the Air Traffic Control and Defense System Working with Thomson-CSF (THALES) in France on the system analysis, system design and software development for the Air Traffic Control and Defense System

Education

  • FGV - Fundação Getulio Vargas
    Extension in Business, Negotiation, Financial Analysis and Balance Score Card
    2008 - 2009
  • Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro
    Bachelor's degree, Electrical and Electronic Engineering
    1976 - 1981

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