As our Growth and Relationship Lead, Geraldo bringing a results-driven approach to business development, relationship management, and student recruitment. He’s skilled at building strong partnerships, engaging diverse stakeholders, and crafting outreach strategies that open doors to educational opportunities. With a Master of Applied Management, Geraldo combines strategic planning with hands-on implementation to support students in making informed decisions and staying engaged throughout their learning journey. His research focuses on what makes an entrepreneurial ecosystem successful, using a New Zealand university as a case study. Geraldo sees personalised, lifelong learning powered by technology and real-world relevance as the future of education and business. His 15 minutes of fame came during a high-pressure pitch at a 54-hour Start-up Weekend in Queenstown, where he led his team to a first-place win for their innovative recruitment software tool. He describes his life as a blend of The Pursuit of Happiness and Everything Everywhere All at Once, with a soundtrack of Unstoppable and Don’t Stop Believin’ — a fitting backdrop for someone who combines heart and hustle with a superpower for connecting dots others miss.

Growth and Relationship Lead

Geraldo leads growth and partnerships with expertise in student recruitment, outreach strategy, and entrepreneurial ecosystems in NZ education.

Geraldo Miranda

Growth and Relationship Lead