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'''Leonardo João de Pina Costa''' (Praia, June 24, 2001) is an internationally renowned Cape Verdean entrepreneur, founder of Nucoode, the first virtual technology school in Cape Verde<ref>{{Cite news |title=Balai |url=https://www.balai.cv/noticias/parceiros-noticias/balai-noticias/escola-virtual-nucoode-pretende-revolucionar-ensino-da-tecnologia-em-cabo-verde/}}</ref>, and a pioneer in digital education within the country. His entrepreneurial and disruptive vision has positioned him as one of the most influential figures among the new generation of African leaders.
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His innovative project has garnered recognition in various international forums, establishing him as one of the foremost drivers of technological transformation in Cape Verde.
<big>'''Early Life and Education'''</big>
Born and raised in Praia, Leonardo Costa consistently demonstrated a keen interest in innovation and technology. From an early age, he was driven by the ambition to modernize the Cape Verdean educational system.
At the age of 20, he moved to Portugal to pursue his studies at IU International University of Applied Sciences, where he specialized in Business Administration. This period was pivotal in shaping his entrepreneurial vision, equipping him with the necessary skills to manage and expand his future ventures.
After three years of studies in Portugal, Leonardo returned to Cape Verde with a clear mission: to apply the knowledge he had gained and revolutionize the local market. He founded Nucoode Cape Verde, a platform that quickly became the leading reference for technology and educational innovation within the archipelago. The company’s impact was significant, providing high-quality and accessible educational solutions to young people and adults who previously lacked opportunities to integrate into the digital world.
In 2024, Leonardo assumed the presidency of L&A Holding Capital, a conglomerate with subsidiaries across various sectors including technology, tourism, hospitality, and Software as a Service (SaaS). Under his leadership, the holding expanded rapidly, investing in promising startups and solidifying itself as one of the most influential business groups in Cape Verde.
<big>'''International Recognition and Global Participation'''</big>
Leonardo Costa's trajectory did not go unnoticed. He was invited to participate in high-level international events, sharing stages with influential figures from the business and political arenas. His contributions to Cape Verde's technological development earned him numerous international awards and recognitions, solidifying his reputation as a global visionary.
Additionally, Costa is known for his advocacy of sustainable development and corporate social responsibility. His companies have launched several initiatives aimed at promoting digital inclusion and empowering underprivileged communities in Cape Verde, reinforcing his image as a leader committed to the country’s social and economic progress.
Under Leonardo’s management, L&A Holding Capital expanded into international markets, establishing strategic partnerships with companies across Europe. The holding diversified its investments into areas such as renewable energy and fintech, demonstrating a business vision that extends beyond the technology sector.
His aggressive and assertive leadership style has allowed him to capture rapidly growing markets, keeping L&A Holding at the forefront of competition. He is often described as a relentless leader who is unafraid to take calculated risks to achieve extraordinary results.
At just 23 years old, Leonardo Costa continues to lead the transformation of Cape Verde's business landscape and Western Africa as a whole. His ambitions show no sign of waning, with plans already in motion to expand Nucoode into other African nations and to grow L&A Holding Capital’s portfolio with strategic acquisitions in biotechnology and artificial intelligence.
Leonardo Costa is an emerging power figure, whose entrepreneurial vision and unwavering determination place him among the most influential leaders of his generation. His name is destined to be etched in history as the man who transformed Cape Verde into a rising technological and economic hub.