Serial Entrepreneur, Investor and Philanthropist
Eden, UT
Marcelo DoRio is a distinguished serial entrepreneur and investor renowned for his unwavering commitment to conservation. He possesses an extensive history of establishing successful hospitality venues in Rio de Janeiro, exemplified by his founding of multiple influential bars and restaurants. Among his notable achievements is establishing Cervejaria Devassa, a pioneering brewery that garnered significant success and was subsequently acquired by Heineken.
In addition to his entrepreneurial endeavors, Marcelo actively participates as a limited partner in Mergus Ventures and Saasholic in Brazil, and he serves on the Board of Directors for Mergus Ventures. His dedication to environmental stewardship is reflected in his roles as a Board Member for the Center for Large Landscape Conservation and the Instituto Taquari Vivo.
As an alumnus of the Stanford Distinguished Careers Institute (DCI), Marcelo remains committed to pursuing impactful ventures while promoting environmental conservation. He lives in Eden, Utah, and leads an active lifestyle that includes skiing, motorcycle riding, trail running, helicopter flying, DJing, and playing bass.