Renata is a venture capitalist, futurist, and co-founder of Renegade Partners. Over the past 15 years, she has invested in founding teams transforming the trajectory of humanity through technology. Prior to launching Renegade with Roseanne Wincek in 2020, Renata specialized in early-stage deep technology investments as a Partner at Lux Capital. She previously served as General Partner at Felicis Ventures, where she worked closely with companies unlocking new markets and business models, including Dollar Shave Club, Warby Parker, Planet, and Cruise Automation.

Before becoming a venture capitalist, Renata helped manage Stanford University’s endowment, investing in both private equity and venture capital funds. She serves as a Board Member of the National Venture Capital Association (NVCA), a Trustee at both the Stanford Athletics Department Venture Fund and the Stanford Law School Venture Fund, and a Founding Member of All Raise. She earned her MBA and LL.M (Master of Law in Law, Science, and Technology) degrees from Stanford University, and her JD law degree from Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro. She is a CFA charterholder. Renata is also a three-time state karate champion, Jazz guitar player, and Brazilian immigrant.

Venture Capital, Futurism, Female Leadership, Technology, Technology Futurism Investing, Stanford University, Women's Empowerment, Diversity & Inclusion, Workplace Diversity,