Pedro Milanez

Pedro Milanez is the co-founder and CTO of Lastro, an innovative company using AI to redefine how businesses operate, with a current focus on the real estate market. Founded in 2021 and based in São Paulo, Brazil, Lastro's flagship product, Lais, is an AI-powered solution that helps real estate brokerages grow more efficiently by better serving their clients.

Pedro's entrepreneurial journey began in 2008 when he founded Bitix at the age of 23. As the first company in Brazil to develop mobile apps for iOS and Android, Bitix pioneered innovative technologies such as augmented reality, social network integration, and mobile commerce. This early venture, which was later acquired by Linx, set the stage for Pedro's future innovations in the mobile space.

In 2013, Pedro joined Nubank as its first employee, initially serving as Head of Mobile Engineering. His role quickly evolved to Head of Credit Card Operations, where he was instrumental in developing Nubank's app-controlled credit card. This product redefined the standard for financial services in Brazil, providing customers with unprecedented control over their finances via their mobile phones. During his tenure, Pedro played a crucial role in Nubank's growth, contributing to its success in securing investments from Sequoia Capital and Kaszek Ventures.

Before founding Lastro, Pedro served as the Executive Director of Technology at Dock from 2017 to 2020. There, he developed the digital payment business unit, which became one of the largest Banking as a Service (BaaS) solutions in Latin America.

Now with Lastro, Pedro is at the forefront of AI innovation in business operations. Lais, the company's AI "team member," engages with leads instantly, searches for properties, and answers common inquiries for real estate brokerages. Under Pedro's technical leadership, Lastro has achieved remarkable results: presence in approximately 100 real estate agencies across Brazil, over 40,000 customer interactions through Lais in April 2024 and reported increases of up to 60% in lead conversion rates for partner agencies.

Lastro has secured over $5 million in funding, with backing from notable investors including Canary, QED Investors, and 1Sharpe Ventures. The company currently has a team of about 20 people.

Throughout his career, Pedro has consistently identified and applied emerging technologies to solve real-world problems, from mobile apps to fintech and now AI. His journey from mobile pioneer to fintech disruptor and now AI innovator showcases his ability to harness cutting-edge technologies to create transformative solutions. With Lastro, Pedro continues to drive innovation, aiming to redefine how businesses operate across various sectors through the power of AI.