Thiago Caruso

Thiago Caruso is currently an Investor at Shift Capital, operating within the technology and startup ecosystem in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Before transitioning into the venture capital industry, he established a highly technical professional foundation by working extensively as a data scientist. His quantitative expertise is heavily underpinned by a formal academic background in economics, culminating in a PhD that focused specifically on complex econometrics and microeconomic theory. By integrating these advanced analytical frameworks with practical data science applications, he evaluates prospective investments and carefully assesses market dynamics for emerging technology enterprises. At Shift Capital, his responsibilities involve utilizing this rigorous, data-driven approach to navigate the venture landscape and allocate capital effectively. Caruso ultimately focuses on leveraging his dual background in theoretical economics and applied data science to identify promising startup opportunities across the region.