Plínio Targa is the CEO and co-founder of brain4care, a Brazilian deep-tech company that pioneered a new neurological vital sign for global health, enabling earlier detection and prevention of brain injury. Its AI technology provides non-invasive, real-time insights into intracranial dynamics, supporting timely intervention across critical care, neurology, and population-level screening.
An engineer and entrepreneur, Targa previously founded Axia, a technology and value-chain transformation firm later acquired by EY, where he continued to lead large-scale innovation initiatives. His career spans academia, manufacturing, technology, and consulting, combining scientific vision with strategic planning and operational execution. He now applies this multidisciplinary background to advance the global brain economy.
