Cassio Menezes

Check it out, we’re talking about Cassio Menezes. This guy’s the real deal, a Brazilian entrepreneur who’s been crushing it across a bunch of industries and finally made waves with his startup, Apartio. He’s part of YC’s Winter 2020 batch, so no cap, he’s legit in the startup game.

So, Cassio’s been around the block, right? Started out doing consulting at Proativa Jr., then jumped into big companies like Danone and AB Inbev, you know, the beer giants. He’s got that industrial engineering background, so he’s all about understanding how things work underneath. But what really sets him apart? He jumped into startups, wore a bunch of hats, and wasn’t afraid to get his hands dirty.

He worked as a Wholesale Manager at flee! and also got into business development at Casa Azul Ventures. Then he leveled up at EloGroup, going from junior consultant to consulting partner. That’s where he really learned how to build partnerships, run startup accelerators, and understand what makes startups tick. Dude’s got that hustle mentality.

But here’s where it gets sick, he co-founded Apartio, a travel tech startup that offers short-term rentals for business travelers in Brazil. Think Airbnb but for Brazil’s biz crowd. He was running ops and growing the biz, and honestly, they crushed it enough to sell the company and move on to new projects. That’s some real entrepreneurial grit.

And he didn’t stop there. Now he’s with Rei do Pitaco, a daily fantasy sports platform, where he’s the Head of Operations. So he’s still deep in the startup scene, making moves, scaling stuff, and just straight-up building.

What’s crazy about Cassio? It’s his process. He’s jumped from consulting to corporate gigs, to startups, and now he’s out here building products that actually matter. His story screams that he’s all about creating value, learning fast, and not being afraid to pivot or sell when it’s right. He’s the perfect example of a guy who sees opportunities everywhere, jumps in, and makes shit happen.

Bottom line, Cassio is that guy who’s been through the trenches, always leveling up, and now he’s shaping the future of Brazilian startups. No bullshit, he’s a reminder that if you’re passionate, work hard, and stay curious, you can build something that’s real.