Growing a company is a marathon, not a sprint. Every task from leading a company and developing your team to scaling your culture and building partnerships take time. And for one CEO, Kadu Monguilhott, the marathon led to one great acquisition.

Working with Neoway for nearly 10 years, Kadu saw the ups and downs of building a business. Working his way up from the sales team to executive roles, Kadu became close with the customers and employees, and he understood the vision of the company. 

Now, as the CEO, Kadu is taking Neoway to even greater heights. In late 2021, the company was acquired by the Brazilian stock exchange for 1.8 billion Brazilian reais. But it didn’t happen overnight.  

Great things — like the Brazilian stock exchange acquisition — take time. For leaders, this means dedicating time to really understand the company’s needs and shape yourself around the company. And don’t just focus on the short-term goals. Plan a strategy for how you’re going to scale, adapt, and continue evolving.

When it comes to partnerships, the same rule applies. Great partnerships (and mergers) don’t happen instantly. You need to keep your connections open, decide on the right path, and develop a collaborative strategy that aligns with each partner’s goals. When you invest time into your plan, you’ll see significant growth and reach incredible achievements.  

In this episode of the FutureWork Playbook, Kadu joins host Natalie Pierce to discuss how his company, Neoway, was acquired by the Brazilian stock exchange. Kadu also details his leadership journey, the secrets to a great partnership and growth-centered organization, and how Neoway is working to improve economic growth in Brazil.    

💡 Meet Your Host 💡

Natalie Pierce | Gunderson Dettmer | LinkedIn 

💡 Featured Guest 💡

Name: Kadu Monguilhott

What he does: Kadu is the CEO of Neoway, a Brazil-based company that develops big data analytics and AI solutions that generate precision for decision-making and productivity. Their efforts are focused on areas including marketing, compliance, fraud prevention, legal analysis, and credit management. Kadu studied economics at the University of California, Davis before joining Neoway’s sales team in 2013. 

Organization: Neoway

Connect: LinkedIn

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