Manuel Oliveira
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Studied at Harvard Business School
Admissions Committee at Boston Consulting Group
Successful clients at
Not currently taking new clients
About Manuel
I grew up just outside Lisbon, Portugal, as the second oldest of five siblings in a family where education, hard work, and ambition were daily values. I studied Management and then pursued dual Master’s degrees in Finance and International Management before joining BCG, where I worked across Europe, Africa, and South America. At BCG, I collaborated with cross-regional teams on strategy, financial modeling, and stakeholder management projects, continuing a passion for mentorship and development that has been part of my journey from an early age. Helping others grow and succeed has always been deeply meaningful to me, both personally and professionally. After BCG, I completed my MBA at Harvard Business School and founded my own company, Prospio. Beyond work, I love playing football/soccer, reading fiction and non-fiction, and challenging myself with chess and fitness. I bring the same energy, structure, and care I gave my teams at BCG into my coaching approach, and I would love to help you navigate your next steps and achieve your goals.
Why do I coach?
Coaching has been a natural part of my life for as long as I can remember. I grew up with two parents who were teachers and saw firsthand the impact they had on their students' lives. I carried that spirit with me, helping my younger siblings learn and grow, supporting classmates throughout school, and later teaching university students while still a student myself. At BCG, one of the parts of my role that gave me the most fulfillment was mentoring and developing junior consultants. I coach because I believe that teaching and coaching are powerful ways to create leverage in the world: by helping others grow, I can touch more lives and make a greater positive impact than I ever could alone. Coaching allows me to multiply the influence I have, empowering others to reach their potential and, in turn, go on to positively impact many more people. I know firsthand the impact that a great teacher, leader, or coach can have on someone's life. I would not be where I am today without the support and guidance of incredible coaches, and I will always strive to be that source of support for others.
Work Experience
CEO & Founder
Prospio
April 2025 - Present
Hiring Manager
Prospio helps B2B companies grow by delivering qualified sales meetings through a fully managed, pay-per-result outbound process. We combine proprietary data, advanced insights, and personalized outreach to connect clients with key decision-makers, helping them scale their pipelines while focusing their teams on closing deals.
Strategy & Operations MBA Intern
Stackpoint
June 2024 - August 2024
Drove portfolio growth by streamlining operations, analyzing and sizing new markets, and supporting fundraising efforts through research on venture capital trends and startup outcomes.
Consultant
Boston Consulting Group
September 2020 - July 2023
Admissions Committee
Worked with local teams across Europe, Africa, and South America. Collaborated with cross-regional teams on 15+ projects across industries such as energy, infrastructure, sustainability, aviation, and banking. Focus areas included strategic planning, financial modeling, and stakeholder management. Actively mentored and developed junior consultants, helping drive both project success and talent growth across multiple regions.
Teaching Assistant
Nova School of Business and Economics
September 2018 - December 2019
Taught 3 semesters of Undergraduate courses in Data Analysis & Probability and Management Accounting, delivering problem-solving lectures to 25-30 students. Assessed favorably each semester by students (5.33, 5.52, and 5.78 out of 6, 8-18% above peers’ average), measuring performance in lesson planning, classroom management, and student engagement.
Education
Harvard Business School
Master of Business Administration
2023 - 2025
Focused on entrepreneurship, go-to-market strategy, and business building. Active in the Entrepreneurship, Tech, Consulting, and Investing Clubs, gaining hands-on experience through both academics and extracurricular leadership.
Universidade Nova de Lisboa
Master's Degree, Finance
2018 - 2020
Dual Degree: Master's in Finance & CEMS Master's in International Management. Majored in Business and Data Analytics. Conducted research on the potential of gamification to improve customer attraction and retention. Employed part-time for 3 semesters. Studied for a semester at the National University of Singapore.
Universidade Nova de Lisboa
Bachelor's Degree, Management
2015 - 2018
Contributed to student clubs focused on investment, consulting, and technology. Awarded 2 scholarships, covering tuition. Recognized by peers for exceptional academic contribution to the class. Studied for a semester at the Maastricht School of Business and Economics, in the Netherlands.
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