Rui Miadaira

Rui Miadaira is an entrepreneur and investor currently focused on startup mentorship and early-stage investments across the global technology sector. In 2013, he founded Carreira Beauty, a specialized digital employment platform designed to connect informal beauty sector workers, such as manicurists, estheticians, and hairdressers, with formal professional job opportunities. Recognizing a greater market need for client retention and acquisition tools, Miadaira subsequently pivoted the business model to launch Ahazou, a dedicated content marketing platform serving microentrepreneurs in the beauty industry. Beyond his direct operational experience as a founder, he actively mentors emerging companies on investor relations, fundraising strategies, and operational growth, participating in accelerator programs associated with Google for Startups. His professional background centers on developing scalable digital solutions for the beauty sector while supporting the broader entrepreneurial ecosystem through strategic advisory and investment roles.