FAÇA PARTE

social impact non‑profit

GAIT

healthtech product design

RUMO

edtech product

BRASA WEBPAGE

UI UX
Larissa

Hello!

Los Angeles / São Paulo · USC – B.S. Arts, Technology and the Business of Innovation

I was born and raised in Brazil and am currently based in Los Angeles. I’m a sophomore at USC's Iovine and Young Academy, where I get to explore innovation at the intersection of technology, design, and business — a space that feels like home to someone who’s never fit into just one lane.

I’m naturally curious and slightly obsessed with understanding how things work. I’m energized by building across disciplines, whether that means thinking through a startup’s business model, prototyping a new product idea, or designing something that makes technology feel more human. Growing up between cultures has shaped how I see the world: I care deeply about impact in Brazil, but I’m inspired by global thinking. I’m constantly asking how innovation can move from being impressive to being meaningful.

My Experience

  • Microsoft
    Startup Scout · Jan 2026 – Present
  • JBS
    M&A and DCM Summer Intern · Jun 2025 – Aug 2025

Leadership & Involvement

  • SEP at USC
    Active Member · Aug 2025 – Present
  • GeroTech SC
    President · Nov 2024 – Present
  • BRASA USC
    Marketing Manager · Aug 2025 – Present
  • Fight On Founders
    Advisor & E-board Member · Nov 2024 – Present

Sports Background

  • Competitive swimmer for 10+ years
  • Represented the largest sport club in LATAM
  • Multi national and state medalist
  • Started running after retiring from swimming
  • Ran 3 half marathons in the past year
  • Currently training for a sub 2-hour half

My Book Shelf

Atomic Habits Gone Girl What I Talk About When I Talk About Running The Little Book That Still Beats the Market The Silent Patient Carrie The Hate U Give Me Before You Mindset Middletide Where the Crawdads Sing Daisy Jones and the Six Normal People Turtles All the Way Down Turtles All the Way Down