Who We Are
Velocidi is a customer data software company headquartered in New York City, with offices in Porto, Portugal. We provide a customer data platform and machine learning solutions for direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands. We make advanced customer intelligence, predictive decisioning, and data activation accessible and easy to implement.
Our team consists of experts and enthusiasts in data, analytics, AI, marketing, and media. Our mission is to help DTC brands protect and capitalize on their greatest asset: their first-degree customer relationships.
Leadership Team


Paulo Cunha
CEO & CPO
Paulo has over 10 years’ experience in building products for the online advertising industry. Following its growth from the inside gives him an edge in the dynamic marketing technology landscape. After working as a technology consultant in London, Paulo returned to Portugal to found ShiftForward, a first-party state-of-the-art marketing technology company. Paulo led ShiftForward through successful rounds of investment, grew a product that was validated by clients worldwide and built a remarkable team of software developers who are now part of Velocidi’s team.


Hyuk Lee
COO
Hyuk Lee is the leading force behind Velocidi’s decisions and operations. Most recently, Hyuk was a key member of Samsung Ads US management team, responsible for leading the sales analytics practice focused on business performance and sales strategy. Prior to joining Samsung, as VP of Marketing Intelligence at Time Warner Cable, he helped advertisers reach target audiences across media platforms via data-driven insights. His background also includes 20 years of in-house and agency experience with Unilever, JP Morgan Chase, IPG, Publicis and DentsuAegis agencies, providing customer insights and strategic direction based on integrated data analysis.
Product & Engineering


Tiago Boldt Sousa
Product Lead


João Azevedo
Lead Software Engineer


Bruno Maia
Software Engineer


João Costa
Software Engineer


André Cardoso
Software Engineer


Beatriz Magalhães
Software Engineer


Diogo Moura
Software Engineer


Duarte Pinto
Software Engineer


Eduardo Vascov
Senior Visual Designer
Sales & Marketing


Jeremy Halbout
VP, Customer Success


Heidi Hokanson
Communications & Marketing


João de Almeida
Product Marketing
Members we couldn't live without


Baco
Chief Retrieving Officer


Penny
VP, Tricks & Treats


Molly
Charisma Designer
Board Members
John Howard
Co-Managing Partner, Irving Place Capital
Member of the Board
Start growing your brand with Velocidi
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