Sílvia graduated in Economics and, for more than 20 years, has held business leadership positions in several renowned multinational groups, such as UBS, General Electric, EDP, and Millennium BCP.

Co-founded Business Angels Universidade Católica and is an active member of the entrepreneurship ecosystem, teaching in several start-up acceleration and mentoring programs, as well as speaking on the subject in relevant online channels.

Sílvia is currently a Guest Professor of Entrepreneurship and Innovation at Católica Lisbon School of Business and Economics, a Senior Advisor of a higher education institution in Mozambique, and a Member of the Board of Directors of the Oeiras Valley Investment Agency.