Mini-curriculum

Innovation Manager by the Business Executive Directorate (NIT) of Embrapa (Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation). Holds a degree in Agronomy from the Federal University of Lavras (2006) and a Master's in Phytopathology from the same institution (2008), with emphasis on epidemiology, corn, sorghum, integrated disease management, and plant mineral nutrition. Holds an MBA in Strategic Business Management from USP/Esalq (Piracicaba-SP) (2015). Since 2006 at Embrapa, works in the areas of Innovation Management, Value Innovation, Strategic Planning, Technological Asset Prospecting, Business Model Development/Design and Technology Transfer, Information and Knowledge Management, Market Research, Market Intelligence, BI, Design Thinking, Rural Entrepreneurship, AgTechs, Triple Helix, and Agricultural Innovation Ecosystems. Holds international certification in Professional Self Coaching and also in (Agri)Business Executive Coaching from IBC (Brazilian Coaching Institute) (2016). Also holds a Ph.D. in Technological Innovation with emphasis on Innovation Management, Intellectual Property, and Entrepreneurship from the Federal University of Minas Gerais (2023). Is a member of the Brazilian Phytopathology Society (SBF) and the Brazilian Corn and Sorghum Association (ABMS) since 2006 and the Latin American Agribusiness Academy (Alagro) since 2021. Specializes in human development, career, and high performance for agribusiness professionals, with a strong connection to the field, being the son of rural producers and a rural entrepreneur. Additionally, acts as an angel investor in agtechs. Adopts lifelong learning continuous upskilling as a life philosophy. Is the Founder and CEO of Cooltive (SaaS multi-platform), which is guided by the following motto: 'Those who think differently deserve an intelligent agribusiness.' Manages the Cooltive community on WhatsApp, and is also the host of the podcast 'Cooltive, by Diego O. Carvalho' broadcasted on major streaming platforms. His life mission is to help agribusiness professionals cultivate achievements and personal and professional success and to experience their best versions."

Education

2015 - 2016

Aperfeiçoamento em Coaching de Liderança

Instituto Brasileiro de Coaching

Title: Coaching de Liderança para o Agronegócio

Obtained year: 2016

2016 - 2016

Aperfeiçoamento em Design Thinking e Business Model Canvas

Escola Superior de Propaganda e Marketing

Title: Design Thinking e Business Model Canvas

Obtained year: 2016

Advisor: Maria Augusta Orofino

2001 - 2006

Graduação em Agronomia

Universidade Federal de Lavras

Title: Monografia apresentada ao final da graduação: Acompanhamento, levantamento, assistência técnica e consultoria em pragas da citricultura.

Obtained year: 2006

Advisor: José Darlan Ramos

2014 - 2015

Especialização em Gestão Estratégica de Negócios

Escola Superior de Agricultura Luiz de Queiroz

Title: Competências transversais associadas ao agronegócio nacional: um estudo de caso da AGROBRASIL Pesquisa Agropecuária

Obtained year: 2015

Advisor: Denise de Moura

2006 - 2008

Mestrado em Agronomia (Fitopatologia)

Universidade Federal de Lavras

Title: Efeito do nitrogênio e do potássio na intensidade da antracnose foliar (Colletotrichum graminicola) e na nutrição mineral do milho

Obtained year: 2008

Advisor: Edson Ampélio Pozza

2018 - 2023

Doutorado em Inovação Tecnológica

Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais

Title: Rede Agrinova Luz (APL-RAL) - Um Arranjo Produtivo Local inclusivo e sustentável em Luz (MG)

Obtained year: 2023

Advisor: Francisco Vidal Barbosa

Livre Docência em

Faculdade Tecnológica de Sete Lagoas

Livre Docência em

Escola Politécnica Engenheiro Paulo Silva Netto

Areas of expertise

1. Grande área: Applied Social Sciences / Área: Administration / Subárea: Prospecção e Avaliação de Tecnologias
2. Grande área: Applied Social Sciences / Área: Administration / Subárea: Design Thinking
3. Grande área: Applied Social Sciences / Área: Administration / Subárea: Market Intelligence
4. Grande área: Applied Social Sciences / Área: Administration / Subárea: Agronomy
5. Grande área: Applied Social Sciences / Área: Administration / Subárea: Business Model Canvas
6. Grande área: Agricultural Sciences / Área: Agronomy / Subárea: Agribusiness