Top Skills

Execution

Drives real execution and ensures delivery of tangible results in business operations.

Founder

Has founded and led multiple businesses, including a credit fintech.

Operational Management

Maintains close involvement with day-to-day operations to ensure efficiency and accountability.


About Marco

Bio

I started in 2011 earning $250 a month, commuting six hours a day by bus.

Today, I lead businesses in the USA, Portugal, and Brazil — built on vision, culture, and real execution.

I work with people who value substance over noise. Those who look for businesses with strong fundamentals, clear leadership, and the ability to grow without depending on hype or personal branding. My focus is building operations that stand on process, people, and long-term thinking.

I’ve been in the financial sector since 2011, founder of Port (a credit fintech in Brazil) and responsible for the turnaround of Awake Fitness in Portugal. I’m not a business presenter. I’m a founder — present in the decisions, close to the operation, and accountable for results.

If you’re looking for real impact, with people who execute, adapt, and deliver — not just promise —
you’re in the right place.

Company

Awake Fitness

Elevator Pitch

Fast-growing fitness and pilates brand in Portugal and looking to expand to Europe and USA.

Industry

Services

Location

4450 Leça da Palmeira, Portugal

Team Size

10-50 employees

Funding Stage

Seed

Funding Raised

None/Bootstrapped

Annual Revenue

10-50 employees

Skills

SkillStrengthExplanation
Execution
95
Drives real execution and ensures delivery of tangible results in business operations.
Founder
95
Has founded and led multiple businesses, including a credit fintech.
Operational Management
90
Maintains close involvement with day-to-day operations to ensure efficiency and accountability.
Financial Services Industry
90
Has been actively involved in the financial sector since 2011.
Accountability
90
Takes full accountability for business results as a founder and leader.
Company Founding
90
Initiated and built companies from the ground up, establishing vision and operations.
Leadership
90
Leads businesses in the USA, Portugal, and Brazil, emphasizing clear leadership and strategic vision.
Business Turnaround
90
Successfully executed the turnaround of Awake Fitness, demonstrating strong crisis management and growth strategies.
Fintech Industry
85
Founded Port, a credit fintech company in Brazil.
Decision Making
85
Actively involved in key business decisions, staying close to the operation and results.
Business Management
85
Manages businesses with strong fundamentals, focusing on operations, process, people, and long-term thinking.
Business Growth
85
Possesses the ability to grow businesses, demonstrated by leading Awake Fitness to fast growth and expansion.
Fitness Industry
85
Led the turnaround and growth of Awake Fitness, a fitness and pilates brand.
Adaptability
80
Demonstrates the ability to adapt to new challenges and deliver results in dynamic environments.
Strategic Planning
80
Develops and implements long-term strategies for business growth and operational stability.
Credit Industry
80
Experience in the credit sector through founding a credit fintech - Port.
Revenue Growth
80
Drove significant revenue growth, with Awake Fitness achieving $500k-1M annual revenue.
Services Industry
80
Operates within the services industry, as indicated by the nature of Awake Fitness.
Financial Management
80
Possesses a background in the financial sector since 2011 and manages business revenue.
Wellness Industry
80
Involved with a pilates brand, contributing to the broader wellness sector.
Process Optimization
80
Focuses on building operations that stand on strong processes to ensure efficiency and scalability.
People Management
80
Emphasizes the importance of people and culture in building successful business operations.
International Expansion
75
Leads businesses through international expansion, as seen with Awake Fitness in Portugal
Bootstrapping
70
Has experience in self-funding business growth, as Awake Fitness was bootstrapped.
Seed Funding Management
70
Manages businesses at the seed funding stage, overseeing growth and development.
Team Scaling
70
Experience in scaling teams, managing organizations with headcounts between 10-50 people.

Experiences

JOBAwake Fitness

Title

Leader / Turnaround Manager

Position Description

Led the turnaround and subsequent growth of Awake Fitness, a fast-growing fitness and pilates brand in Portugal, managing its expansion to the USA. Focused on establishing strong operations, process, people, and culture.

Accomplishment Notes

Successfully executed the turnaround of Awake Fitness, driving its growth to $500k-1M annual revenue, and overseeing its international expansion to the USA. Built the business on vision, culture, and real execution.

JOBAwake Fitness

Title

Founder

Position Description

Founded and led a credit fintech company in Brazil, operating within the financial sector since 2011. 2023 bought a Fitness Company in Portugal to diversify the portfolio and make a complete turnaround, growing the revenue 5x.

Accomplishment Notes

Successfully founded and built Port, a credit fintech in Brazil, establishing its operations and market presence. More than $450mm dollars in credit sales. Successfully make the turnaround of Awake Fitness, in Portugal.