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Tiago Maluta

Innovation for Social Impact

Innovation & Social Impact

Computer engineer and innovation manager working to leverage AI and technology for good.

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🌱 My Journey

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Studying Computer Engineering & Early Career

2005-2013

I built my technical foundation while studying Computer Engineering at the Federal University of Itajubá, a top-ranked public university in Brazil. During this time, I fully embraced my inner nerd 🤓 during this period. I immersed myself in open source projects, volunteered in tech communities, and took on leadership roles in student movements. I also gained practical and professional experience working with Linux and embedded systems across various layers of software development.

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Pivoting to Social Impact

2014-2017

I joined the Lemann Foundation (LF) in 2015, following a year of work as a consultant. Since then, I’ve been dedicated to exploring the intersection of social impact and digital innovation. My efforts have centered on supporting the development, implementation, and piloting of educational technologies—such as Khan Academy, Code.org, Scratch, and others—in public K–12 schools throughout Brazil.

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Startup Experience

2018-2019

Took a strategic leave from the Foundation to work at Movva, a bootstrapped B-Corp startup, where I gained hands-on experience in lean product development and startup operations. During that time, I helped build a series of social impact solutions we called NudgeBots (products that combine behavioral science (nudge theory) with bot technology) leveraging accessible channels like SMS to reach and support underserved populations.

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Innovation Leadership

2020-Present

I returned to the Lemann Foundation in 2020 with a renewed focus on accelerating innovation to advance the Foundation's mission. In 2022, I served as Interim Head of Innovation, reporting directly to the CEO. Since 2023, I’ve been working as Innovation Manager, leading strategic initiatives aimed at scaling impact through innovative approaches.

I contemplate potential technology breakthroughs and figure out how to "connect the dots" by working collaboratively with other organizations, mapping challenges with technical expertise, and shaping product concepts through to deployment.