Unreasonable Fellows

Danielle Brants

Co-Founder at Árvore Educação

Danielle is an Unreasonable Fellow. Danielle has participated in 3 programs, including Unreasonable GOALS 2023 (Brazil).
Danielle Brants is the co-founder of Arvore Educacao. Árvore is the largest digital reading platform for schools in Brazil: serving approx. 2 million students, reaching 3,500 schools across the country. Also founded Guten, a digital platform for schools. Held diverse roles, including Chief Product Officer, CEO and Board member; currently leading Business Development, People and Finance areas.
Member of the Executive Committee of Social Responsibility and Sustainability of Hospital Alemão Oswaldo Cruz.
Prior professional journey in Corporate Finance, having worked in large multinational companies, such as General Electric; as well as international and local Investment Banking firms, such as Morgan Stanley and G5 Advisors.
Social Entrepreneur of the year by Folha de SP and Fundação Schwab (2020); Global Edtech Startups Award (2018); MIT Tech Review Social Innovator of the year (2015); MIT Tech Review Innovators under 35 (2015); General Electric Excellence Award (2012); Goldman Sachs Global Leaders Award (2004).
Lifelong learner, purpose and challenge-driven.