We Discussed 'Video Game Crash' Book at USP's Inova, in a Sebrae SP Event

Pedro Zambarda, Editor-in-Chief at Players For Life, reports on Drops' presentation on the book Video Game Crash at USP (Universidade de Sao Paulo). The presentation, held this past Saturday, March 21, at the InovaUSP building facing ECA (University of Sao Paulo's School of Arts and Communications), took place during a SEBRAE SP event. Topics ranged from game legalization to mass layoffs at InovaUSP. The event also showcased Brazilian indie games, including Metalplus from Izotonic Studios, Zumbi Ole, and From Zero. Startup Day at USP Startup Day will be held at USP on March 21, from 8:30 am to 1:30 pm at Inova USP. This free event offers entrepreneurs mentorship in business traction, positioning, models, and strategy; information about Sebrae for Startups programs; guidance on SebraeSP solutions and consultancies tailored to the stage of a business; and opportunities to connect with potential markets and partners. Startup Day Across Brazil Startup Day will be held in 380 cities across Brazil on March 12, 2026. For example, in Maranhão, the focus will be on boosting local startups and innovative businesses that are transforming the economy. The Maranhão event is supported by Agencia Marandu (UEMA), FAPEMA, IFMA, SECTI, SEMISPE, and Iblack Brasil.

In São Luís, the event will be divided into two parts. On March 21, from 8 am to noon, Sebrae will organize events at Complexo Trapiche Santo Angelo (Praia Grande). Rodrigo Franca (SECTI's AI Leader) will discuss "O Salto Digital" (The Digital Leap) and the impact of Artificial Intelligence on Maranhão's market. Maria Paula Duarte (ESCALABUFMG) will cover strategies for connecting with the market and validating businesses. Also on March 21, SebraeSP (Serviço Brasileiro de Apoio as Micro e Pequenas Empresas do Estado de Sao Paulo) will host a Startup Day event in Araraquara, São Carlos, and nine other cities in the region. Partners will present panels, and speakers will discuss deep tech startups, investments, and translating research into business. The event will take place in: Aguai Araraquara Araras Matão Mococa Pirassununga Rio Claro Santa Cruz das Palmeiras São Carlos São João da Boa Vista Tapiratiba Attendance is free, and registration is available at [this link](https:www.sympla.com.breventostartupdayzonaoestesaopaulo3297682).

Startup Day 2026 at Eva Wilma Cultural Space: In-Person & Online Access

Startup Day 2026 The Startup Day 2026 event will be held at Eva Wilma Cultural Space, located on Doutor Dino Bueno Street. Registration is available through [this link](https:www.sympla.com.breventostartupday2026tapiratiba3290584). For those unable to attend in person, 50 videos from the event will be available on EPTV's website: [this link](https:g1.globo.comspsaocarlosregiaoplaylistvideostudosobresaocarlosararaquararioclaroeregiao.ghtml).

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