Ruben Dias
Education
EU Business School
Business Administration, Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 1990-01-01 - 1993-01-01
EU Business School
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 1990-01-01 - 1993-01-01
Andrews Academy
, 1987-01-01 - 1988-01-01Work Experience
Hill Helicopters
Current
Hill Helicopters
Epic World Tour
Current
Epic World Tour
BA Fasttrack Canada – Visionary Investments in Hospitality & Lifestyle
Current
BA Fasttrack Canada – Visionary Investments in Hospitality & Lifestyle
Leading Capital SGPS
Current
Leading Capital SGPS
FastTrack.VC
Current
FastTrack.VC
Big Storm Studios
2006-08-01 - 2016-01-01
Big Storm Studios
BeAnywhere
2008-02-01 - 2015-10-01
BeAnywhere
Creativesystems
2012-06-01 - 2015-01-01
Creativesystems
Griffin Finance Lisbon
2007-11-01 - 2014-09-01
Griffin Finance Lisbon
Treino Avançado
2007-10-01 - 2014-06-01
Treino Avançado
Skills
Summary
For over 30 years, Ruben Dias has been building businesses from the ground up—ventures that take on big challenges, create real impact, and scale into thriving companies. With 20+ startups across multiple industries and notable exits to Panda Security, Tyco International, and SolarWinds, he has a proven track record of turning bold ideas into successful businesses. 🚀 Startup Builder & Investor Known for his ability to create value from nothing, Ruben specializes in: ✔ Identifying untapped potential and transforming ideas into high-growth ventures. ✔ Structuring high-reward opportunities that balance risks with bigger payoffs. ✔ Financial re-engineering, unlocking hidden value in assets, teams, and markets. ✔ Coaching and leading teams, helping entrepreneurs bring their visions to life. 👨✈️ Hill Helicopters Ambassador As a Hill Helicopters Ambassador, Ruben is leading global Hill Helicopters Sales & Marketing inspiring aviation enthusiasts to join the Hill Helicopters community that is redefining personal helicopter ownership and pushing the boundaries of private aviation innovation. 🌍 Entrepreneur, Aviator & World Record Holder Beyond business, Ruben is a record-setting aviator, having completed a round-the-world helicopter expedition in 2018 with his business partner Mischa Gelb, achieving: 🏆 Fastest RTW Helicopter Flight via Antipodes 🏆 Longest Distance Ever Flown in an RTW Helicopter Trip His career is defined by vision, bold execution, and a relentless pursuit of innovation—whether in startups, aviation, or investment.
