CEO André Vellozo has secured a place on Bloomberg Línea‘s 100 Most Innovative People of Latin America for the third consecutive year—a remarkable ‘three-peat’ achievement that underscores his leadership and unwavering commitment to building the new data economy.

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A Year of Defining Achievements

Guided by André’s vision, DrumWave had a breakthrough year in 2024, achieving major milestones and significant progress: 

  • Rapid Growth and Expansion: DrumWave experienced unprecedented momentum: doubling its workforce, expanding the C-Suite leadership team, and relocating its global headquarters to the iconic former General Magic HQ in Palo Alto.
  • Key Appointment: Brittany Kaiser joined DrumWave as Chief Evangelist and Global Board Advisor, throwing the weight of the world’s foremost data ownership rights advocate behind DrumWave’s mission.
  • Launch at Money20/20 USA: DrumWave unveiled the Data Savings Account and dWallet® platform—two first-of-their-kind solutions designed to unlock the value of data for everyone. The event also featured André Vellozo on the main stage where he joined other panelists to discuss how data ownership will transform the world.
  • Industry Recognition: The dWallet® platform was highlighted as a standout innovation at Money20/20 on the BIGCast Podcast, reflecting DrumWave’s impact on the future of data ownership. 

Looking Ahead

This year set the stage, but next year promises to be a showstopper—packed with new launches, continued expansion, and even more unlocked value. 

As we look ahead to 2025, DrumWave remains committed to actively shaping a new era for how data is used, owned, and valued. For more insights into our journey and offerings, explore our resources and learn how you can be part of the new data economy.