Brazil's Real Investment Story Lies in Young Entrepreneurs, Not Government
Florian Bartunek · Florian Bartunek – Equities in Brazil at Constellation Asset Management (Manager Meetings, EP.27) · Jan 20, 2022 · at 46:58
Florian Bartunek, CIO of Constellation Asset Management, advises foreign allocators on conducting effective investment due diligence in Brazil.
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“The real story in Brazil is with a young generation, with entrepreneurs, go talk to some venture capital funds and see all of the energy and great new businesses and innovative ideas that are being created here in Brazil.”
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