Marina Cançado

Marina Cançado is the founder and CEO of Converge Capital, an advisory firm focused on catalyzing investments in climate solutions and advancing the sustainable finance agenda in Brazil. Cançado has played a significant role in mobilizing capital for climate initiatives, co-founding the Brazil Climate Institute and Brazil Climate Investment Week. Her experience includes entrepreneurship, advisory, and board positions, with a track record of convening diverse stakeholders in the environmental and investment sectors.

Throughout her career, Cançado has worked in sustainable and impact investing, collaborating with major Brazilian enterprise families and financial institutions to transition portfolios toward ESG and climate-focused strategies. She pioneered the Converge Capital Conference, an event that brings together banks, investment funds, family offices, and government leaders to foster collaboration and scale the climate agenda in Brazil. Her approach integrates design thinking, behavioral science, and strategic foresight, establishing her expertise at the intersection of finance and sustainability.

Cançado has been recognized on lists such as Forbes Under 30, 100 Climate Innovators, and Women of Our Time. She received the Climate Scale-up Prize in Davos for her contributions to climate action. As a speaker and advisor, Cançado addresses global audiences, advocating for the transition to a low-carbon economy and highlighting the role of catalytic capital in addressing environmental challenges.