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we build communities,
connect people , grow strong
regions
globally

Local.Foundation strives to ignite a collaborative mindset and attitude by fighting loneliness and building connections, providing tools and programs, sharing knowledge, and creating pathways that map our ecosystem, in order to drive tangible data-driven impact within the community and inspire founder mentality to the current and future collective individuals that want to change.

OUR.MISSION

At local.foundation, our mission is to nourish emerging
communities by providing personalised advice and targeted
programs to develop essential business skills.

We are committed to building stronger partnerships by working with local organisations to address their specific needs and ensure each community receives the support it needs.

Our team has decades of experience in grassroots development and building successful incubators and accelerators. We understand the entrepreneurial journey first-hand and are dedicated to connecting minds, fostering innovation, and building a better future for communities worldwide.

Inclusivity is at the heart of our work. We actively promote a diverse and dynamic network of entrepreneurs from all walks of life, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

Our.Values
Build real connections. Fight loneliness. Ignite collaborative mindsets. Drive impact.
We believe in cultivating a growth mindset that encourages an open and exploratory problem-solving approach. This philosophy drives our efforts to provide relevant solutions, offering practical and impactful programs tailored to the unique challenges faced by emerging communities.
Meet.The.Team
We’re a diverse bunch of punks and misfits with one thing in common: we’re on a mission to help fight loneliness and connect people locally and globally.
Vanessa Nascimento
Co-Founder, Operations Architect and People Culture
Penélope Gonçalves
Co-Founder and Unicorn Community Builder
Levin Gschwendtner
Co-Founder, Lead Geek and Software Engineer
Cristina Tulcidas
Co-Founder, PxDesigner and Festival Princess
Lenz Gschwendtner
Co-Founder and Resident Community Builder
Sérgio Henriques
Co-Founder, Software Engineer and Community Builder

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