A physical layer for a founder ecosystem already in motion.

AI House Brasil extends NewHack's early-stage founder community, Entrypoint's venture experience and Serena's proven technology hub into a permanent AI residency in Sao Paulo.

NewHack ecosystem

Community, programs, Silicon Valley access and capital.

NewHack supports early-stage entrepreneurs with community, acceleration, founder immersions, international experiences, open innovation and investment through Entrypoint. Every year, more than 30 founders join California experiences that connect Brazil to the networks, references and speed of Silicon Valley.

15kentrepreneurs in the community

30+founders per year in California experiences

5OpenAI hackathons organized in 2025

Entrypointcapital and support for founders from day zero

Rodrigo Terron

Rodrigo Terron is the founder of NewHack and Entrypoint. He works at the intersection of founder community, early-stage investment and open innovation, connecting more than 15,000 entrepreneurs to programs, international immersions and conversations about the future of AI in Brazil.

Rodrigo on LinkedIn

Paulo Braga

Paulo Braga has spent 12 years in venture capital and corporate venture, with experience across Vivo/Wayra, Eurofarma and Boticario. At Entrypoint, he brings capital discipline, portfolio-building experience and a pragmatic view of how early-stage companies become investable.

Paulo on LinkedIn

Context

AI House Brasil is a continuation of work already happening around the ecosystem.

Trajectory

Community, public debate and venture experience already move together.

SP Diario Serena consolidates itself as a technology and entrepreneurship hub. Part of the story of Serena becoming a recurring meeting point. Exame Terron and Paulo Braga combine community, capital and execution. Part of the path that connects community, capital and early-stage founders. JOTA Terron appears in the debate on startups and AI regulation. Part of the ongoing discussion about how AI should be built in Brazil.