Tiago Lafer

Tiago Lafer is the Co-Founder of Beacon Founder Society and a Venture LP at Stage2 Capital, based in São Paulo, Brazil. Through his leadership role at Beacon Founder Society, he actively works to build networks that support early-stage entrepreneurs and accelerate regional startup ecosystems. Furthermore, his position as a Venture LP at Stage2 Capital aligns him with a venture capital firm that utilizes specialized go-to-market strategies to scale early-stage business-to-business software companies. Prior to entering the venture capital and technology investment landscape, Lafer pursued formal academic training in the behavioral sciences. During this period, he earned a Bachelor's degree in Clinical Psychology from the Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo (PUC-SP). Ultimately, his background reflects an unconventional transition from clinical psychology to venture capital, with a current focus on supporting early-stage founders and expanding entrepreneurial networks.