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Joao Saleiro

Chief Technology Officer

João Saleiro



Professional Summary


João Saleiro is the Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Co-Founder, and Board Member at Doutor Finanças, a prominent fintech company. With over 20 years of experience in technology and entrepreneurship, his career has spanned various sectors including banking, telecommunications, and insurance. He is instrumental in directing the company's technological advancements and strategy.

Educational Background


  • Instituto Superior de Ciências do Trabalho e da Empresa (ISCTE), Lisbon:

  • Degree in Telecommunications and Informatics Engineering

  • Years Attended: 1999 - 2006 (Received complete academic formation from ISCTE)


Professional Experience



Current Role


  • Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Partner, and Board Member at Doutor Finanças

  • Key Focus Areas: Fintech, Technology, Scaling, Customer Experience (CX), Leadership

  • Overseeing technological innovation and the integration of technology into financial services

  • Responsible for strategic decisions affecting the company's technological trajectory


Past Ventures


  • Co-founded multiple tech-driven startups:

  • Airgile: A Software as a Service (SaaS) platform for Agile project management

  • Boonzi: An award-winning personal finance management fintech platform


Key Achievements & Contributions


  • Developed and launched two successful tech-based startups during his academic years

  • Passionate advocate for digital literacy and financial education; actively teaches and mentors within professional settings

  • Regularly publishes insightful articles on leadership, technology, and financial literacy


Notable Publications & Thought Leadership


1. Finanças Pessoais:
  • "Do empreendedorismo ao investimento… com apenas 12 anos"

  • Focus on encouraging young minds towards entrepreneurship and investment


2. Carreira e Rendimentos:
  • "When a Key Employee Leaves: What the Manuals Don’t Tell"

  • "The Go-To-Market Debt and the Price of Skipping Product-Market-Fit Tests"

  • "Remote Work Challenges: Changing the Mindset"


Professional Interests and Activities


  • Tech Evangelism: Promotes the integration of technology in financial services to enhance customer experiences

  • Financial Literacy: Advocates for financial education and literacy, both personally and through broader initiatives

  • Leadership and Management: Insights on effective leadership, management, and scaling operations in a fintech environment


Company Information: Doutor Finanças


  • Industry: Financial Technology (Fintech)

  • Primary Services: Home loans, consolidated credit, insurance, savings, and investment tools

  • Unique Value Proposition: Combines technology with personalized human touch to offer custom financial services


Recent Activities & Highlights


  • Celebrated 10 years of Doutor Finanças, emphasizing the company's journey towards fulfilling financial dreams and sharing knowledge (May 13, 2024)

  • Engages actively on LinkedIn to discuss pertinent topics such as compound interest, financial investments, and emerging fintech trends


Professional Network and Collaborative Projects


  • Works closely with other key executives at Doutor Finanças, including Sergio Cardoso and Rui Bairrada

  • Regular contributor to industry reports and articles shaping the future of fintech in Portugal


Contact Information




This profile underscores João Saleiro's pivotal role in steering technology-driven financial solutions at Doutor Finanças, highlighting his extensive experience and commitment to innovation and financial education.