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Diego Escosteguy
Founder & CEO, O Bastidor
Diego Escosteguy is an award-winning journalist and media entrepreneur, and the Founder and CEO of O Bastidor, an independent newsroom uncovering the inner workings of Brazilian politics, justice, and the economy. A former Editor-in-Chief of Época and Executive Editor at Infoglobo (Grupo Globo), Diego has led investigations that shaped national debate and advanced accountability in public life.
His reporting on the Waldomiro Diniz scandal earned the Embratel Press Award and special recognition from the Transparency International/IPYS Prize for investigative journalism in Latin America. A multi-time recipient of the Prêmio Abril and Editora Globo awards, he was also a Timerman Scholar at Columbia Journalism School.
At O Bastidor, Diego merges investigative depth with product innovation, building secure, technology-driven workflows and exploring responsible uses of AI for sourcing, verification, and content transparency.
At BRIDGE Summit 2025 Diego will bring the dual perspective of reporter and entrepreneur, showing how innovation and integrity can strengthen independent journalism.
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Diego Escosteguyat BRIDGE
- Marketing Panel 10 December 10:50 - 11:20AM
A Playbook for Persuasive Media
This session breaks down the essential mechanics of persuasive media today, from message design and audience targeting to verification, accountability, and the technology used. Audience members leave with a clear, practical framework for shaping stories that move people, inform public life, and reinforce trust in an increasingly fragmented information environment.
Academy Stage
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