Go Winners

What Go Winners does

Go Winners (legal entity GW Integração Universidade e Empresas LTDA) is a Brazilian talent acquisition and employer branding company founded in 2018 and headquartered in Piracicaba, São Paulo. It connects regional employers with university students through its flagship Go Winners Experience, a 50+ hour immersive behavioral development program in which companies sponsor and observe talent in action, recruiting live without relying on traditional CVs. The methodology emphasizes behavioral screening — resilience, communication, proactivity, maturity — under the principle of "hire for behavior, train for technical skills," backed by a 90-day replacement guarantee on hired candidates. The company has completed 19 editions of the Experience, building a closed community of 1,100+ alumni with an 80% post-program employment rate; the 20th edition, themed "Ciência, Tecnologia e Inovação," is scheduled for August 24 to September 2, 2026 at Parque Tecnológico de Piracicaba.

Go Winners does not disclose a proprietary technology platform; its differentiation rests on process IP (the immersion methodology) and ecosystem curation. Underlying tools include a CRM (RD Station) for lead capture and email nurturing, Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager for site analytics (LGPD-compliant, consent-gated), and WhatsApp as the primary sales and consultation channel. AI is referenced only as a curriculum element — participants use AI tools to build and validate team-project solutions — not as a productized capability of the company itself.

The business operates four revenue streams: (1) corporate sponsorship quotas for the Go Winners Experience event (one-time-license model, multi-year contracts); (2) recruitment and "hunting" services into the closed talent community (professional services); (3) end-to-end design and execution of internship and trainee programs (professional services); and (4) live university employer-branding activations (one-time-license model). All B2B sales are human-led and negotiated via WhatsApp after a 15-minute diagnostic call; there is no self-serve, e-commerce, marketplace, or third-party distribution channel. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is fully customized per client. The customer base is regional — companies in the interior of São Paulo across manufacturing, agribusiness, sustainability and industrial sectors. Go Winners is privately held, with no disclosed institutional funding or headcount data.

Name

Go Winners

Legal name

GW Integração Universidade e Empresas LTDA

Website

https://gowinners.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

University Recruitment Services

NAICS

Employment Placement Agencies (561311), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192)

SIC

Services-Employment Agencies (7361)

akta.pro primary industry

Sponsorship Activation & Experiential Marketing (THAHAGAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Post-Event Lead Nurture, Analytics & ROI Measurement (THAHAGAN), Event Email/SMS/Marketing Automation & Nurture (THAHAGAI), Exhibitor Marketing & Co-Op Marketing Programs (THAHAGAD)

Keywords

• University recruitment
• Talent acquisition
• Employer branding
• Internship programs
• Trainee programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Piracicaba

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Corporate Sponsorship (Go Winners Experience): Companies purchase sponsorship quotas to participate in the Go Winners Experience event. This gives them employer branding visibility, direct observation of talent during the 50+ hour immersion, and first access to recruit participants for internships and trainee positions. Participation is through named sponsorship tiers.
2. Recruitment and Hunting Services: Surgical, agile hunting directly within Go Winners' closed community of mapped and tested university talent. Companies pay for access to pre-screened candidates without reviewing traditional resumes.
3. Internship and Trainee Program Design: End-to-end design, modeling, and execution of internship and trainee programs. From talent attraction to delivery of ready finalists, tailored to each company's operation.
4. University Activation and Employer Branding: Live employer branding experiences that connect company DNA to the top of the student ecosystem. Companies pay for branded activations at universities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Go Winners connects companies in interior São Paulo with pre-screened university talent through the Go Winners Experience, a 50+ hour immersive behavioral development program that doubles as an employer branding and live recruitment event. Corporate clients purchase sponsorship quotas to participate in each edition, gaining visibility into and first access to participants for internships and trainee positions. The company also sells standalone services on top of this core methodology: precision recruitment/hunting within its closed talent community, end-to-end internship and trainee program design, and live employer branding activations at universities.

Product overview

Go Winners operates as a university recruitment and talent development company offering a suite of services built around its core product, the Go Winners Experience — an immersive event combining employer branding with direct recruitment. The Experience is the foundational methodology from which three modular services were derived: Contratações (precision hunting within the talent community), Programas de Estágio e Trainee (full program design and execution), and Ativações em Universidades (live employer branding). Additionally, VIA GW is a notification/list service for launch updates. The company connects university students from the Piracicaba region with partner companies seeking committed interns and trainees, differentiating through behavioral development rather than CV screening.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Go Winners Experience 50+ hour immersive behavioral development program for university students, sponsored by partner companies. Combines behavioral screening (resilience, communication, proactivity, maturity), practical team projects with AI, and live employer branding — enabling sponsoring companies to observe and recruit validated talent during the event itself. Free for selected students (selection based on attitude and commitment, no CV required).
• Contratações (Recruitment / Hunting Services) Precision recruitment and agile hunting service performed directly within Go Winners' closed community of mapped and tested university talent. Offers fast, assertive hiring without reliance on traditional resumes, backed by behavioral fit data collected during the Experience.
• Programas de Estágio e Trainee (Internship and Trainee Program Design) Strategic design, modeling, and execution of internship and trainee programs end-to-end — from base talent attraction through delivery of ready finalists — tailored to each company's operation.
• Ativações em Universidades (University Activations / Employer Branding) Live, experiential employer branding activations at universities that connect a company's DNA to the top of the student ecosystem, building employer brand presence independently of a full Experience sponsorship.

Quantifiable outcome

• 80% of alumni secure employment placement
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability2 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Parque Tecnológico de PiracicabacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018The Go Winners Experience events are held at the Parque Tecnológico de Piracicaba (Technological Park of Piracicaba). This venue partnership provides the physical infrastructure for the immersive 50+ hour program, including event space for the 20th edition (Ciência, Tecnologia e Inovação) scheduled August 24 to September 2, 2026.
• RD StationcoreTechnology or IntegrationRD Station is used as the CRM and email marketing platform for managing form submissions from both university students (Go Winners Experience signup) and companies (case study downloads). It stores and processes contact data including names, WhatsApp, and email addresses collected through the website.
• ElringKlingerminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorElringKlinger is listed among the companies that are part of the Go Winners community, participating as a corporate sponsor of the Experience event and using the platform to recruit university talent.
• ANDRITZminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorANDRITZ is listed among the companies that are part of the Go Winners community, participating as a corporate sponsor of the Experience event and using the platform to recruit university talent.
• ImafloraminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorImaflora is featured as a case study client, having formalized 14 of 44 interns (32% retention rate) sourced through Go Winners. The organization represents 14% of their entire workforce grown internally through the program.
• PecegeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPecege is listed among the companies that are part of the Go Winners community, participating as a corporate sponsor of the Experience event.
• Inova ACIPIminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInova ACIPI is listed among the companies that are part of the Go Winners community, participating as a corporate sponsor of the Experience event.
• MilkPoint VenturesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMilkPoint Ventures is listed among the companies that are part of the Go Winners community, participating as a corporate sponsor of the Experience event.
• WallJobsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWallJobs is listed among the companies that are part of the Go Winners community, participating as a corporate sponsor of the Experience event.
• CataguáminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCataguá is listed among the companies that are part of the Go Winners community, participating as a corporate sponsor of the Experience event.
• Perillo EngenhariaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPerillo Engenharia is listed among the companies that are part of the Go Winners community, participating as a corporate sponsor of the Experience event.
• SAN VetminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSAN Vet is listed among the companies that are part of the Go Winners community, participating as a corporate sponsor of the Experience event.
• CarbonpecminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCarbonpec is listed among the companies that are part of the Go Winners community, participating as a corporate sponsor of the Experience event.
• ADECA (ESALQ/USP)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerStudent entity (associação estudantil) partnered with Go Winners. Entity partners receive reserved spots in the Experience, exclusive content and training materials, and the Partner Seal recognition.
• EJEA (ESALQ/USP)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerStudent entity (empresa júnior) partnered with Go Winners. Entity partners receive reserved spots in the Experience, exclusive content and training materials, and the Partner Seal recognition.
• LIESTAG FCA (UNICAMP)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerStudent entity (empresa júnior) partnered with Go Winners. Entity partners receive reserved spots in the Experience, exclusive content and training materials, and the Partner Seal recognition.
• OPTICOM (ESALQ)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerStudent entity (empresa júnior) partnered with Go Winners. Entity partners receive reserved spots in the Experience, exclusive content and training materials, and the Partner Seal recognition.
• PET GAEA (ESALQ/USP)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerStudent entity (PET group) partnered with Go Winners. Entity partners receive reserved spots in the Experience, exclusive content and training materials, and the Partner Seal recognition.
• ATLÉTICA IFSP PiracicabaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerStudent athletic association (atlética) partnered with Go Winners. Entity partners receive reserved spots in the Experience, exclusive content and training materials, and the Partner Seal recognition.
• ENACTUS (ESALQ/USP)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerENACTUS chapter (ESALQ/USP) partnered with Go Winners. Entity partners receive reserved spots in the Experience, exclusive content and training materials, and the Partner Seal recognition.
• MARKESALQ (ESALQ/USP)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerStudent entity (empresa júnior de marketing) partnered with Go Winners. Entity partners receive reserved spots in the Experience, exclusive content and training materials, and the Partner Seal recognition.
• MONTE OLIMPO (ESALQ/USP)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerStudent entity (projeto/liga) partnered with Go Winners. Entity partners receive reserved spots in the Experience, exclusive content and training materials, and the Partner Seal recognition.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Eureca: Brazilian early-career platform connecting university students to internship and first-job opportunities through digital matching. Comparable candidate audience and target segment to Go Winners' Experience participants.
• 99jobs: Latin American early-career job platform focused on entry-level and first-job candidates. Comparable audience (university students and recent graduates) but uses a digital marketplace model rather than Go Winners' immersive event approach.

Broad incumbents

• Vagas.com: One of Brazil's largest general job boards, with significant traffic from early-career candidates. Indirectly competes for HR marketing and employer branding spend, though it does not replicate Go Winners' experiential event format.
• Solides: Brazilian HR tech platform offering behavioral assessment, recruitment, and people analytics. Comparable in applying behavioral screening for hiring decisions, though Solides delivers this via SaaS rather than Go Winners' experiential methodology.
• Gupy: One of Brazil's largest recruitment process outsourcing and HR tech platforms, serving enterprise hiring across all levels. Competes for the same HR buyer budget that Go Winners targets, though Gupy's offering is tech-centric and broader than Go Winners' early-career niche.

Others

• Kenoby (now Gupy): Brazilian recruitment marketing and employer branding agency. Comparable in the employer branding activation service line (Ativações em Universidades), though primarily operates through digital channels rather than live experiential events.

Direct peers

• Cia de Talentos: Brazilian early-career recruitment and young talent programs firm offering trainee programs, internships, and employer branding services. Comparable in targeting the same customer segment (HR leaders hiring interns/trainees) with a portfolio model rather than Go Winners' event-anchored approach.
• RH NOSSO: Brazilian recruitment firm with strong focus on internship, trainee, and entry-level placements for SMB and mid-market clients. Closely comparable service positioning to Go Winners' Contratações and trainee program offerings.
• Cia de Estágios: Brazilian internship-focused recruitment firm offering end-to-end internship program management for companies. Directly comparable service line to Go Winners' Programas de Estágio and Contratações offerings.
• Nube: Brazil's largest internship and trainee placement platform, connecting students and recent graduates with corporate opportunities. Directly comparable to Go Winners' core early-career recruitment focus, though Nube operates as a tech-enabled marketplace rather than an event-driven methodology.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/go-winners
• Instagraminstagram.com/gowinners_

Compliance1 record

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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