09/19/2025
About the Founders
Gabriel Rodrigues
Gabriel Rodrigues is the visionary CEO and founder of AENTE. With a background in data science, software engineering, and international healthcare operations, Gabriel has built a career at the intersection of technology and public health.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Gabriel became one of the first to implement mass RT-PCR testing in Brazil, raising $4 million USD from two of the nation’s largest corporations to make testing widely accessible. His efforts resulted in more than 140,000 free tests and helped shape Brazil’s early pandemic response.
Today, Gabriel leads AENTE with the mission of reimagining healthcare infrastructure. He has guided the development of AENTE’s patented software platform tested with over 250,000 patients to streamline clinic operations, ensure regulatory compliance, and deliver patient-centered care at scale.
Jenna Rodrigues
Jenna Rodrigues, co-founder and Chief Financial Officer of AENTE, is the steady force behind the company’s operations. She began her career in the corporate world as a property accountant, where she developed a deep expertise in financial management and back-office operations.
Jenna now applies that expertise to AENTE, managing accounting, compliance, and administrative operations to ensure the company’s vision is supported by a strong foundation. She has been Gabriel’s business partner in every sense, helping bring his entrepreneurial ideas to life by keeping the business organized and financially sound.
A Shared Journey
Gabriel and Jenna first met in high school and have been married for over 20 years. Together, they are raising four children while building a company that reflects their shared values of resilience, innovation, and service to others. Their personal and professional partnership has shaped AENTE into more than just a business it’s a mission-driven platform designed to empower healthcare providers and improve patient outcomes across communities.
