The Leadership Puzzle with Jeff Lupinacci

Building Better Frameworks to Drive Action, with Marcelo Calbucci

Jeff Lupinacci Season 3 Episode 1

In today’s episode, Jeff interviews Marcelo Calbucci, a veteran technologist, serial entrepreneur, and startup ecosystem builder with a career spanning Microsoft, Amazon, and over $40M in venture-backed startups. Born in Brazil and now based in Seattle, Marcelo has spent the past two decades launching companies, building communities, and helping founders bring ambitious ideas to life.

Jeff and Marcelo explore The PRFAQ Framework—a method Marcelo developed to help innovators clarify ideas, articulate them effectively, and drive action. Drawing from his experience at Amazon and in startups, Marcelo shares how this approach gives projects a stronger foundation and a clearer path to success.

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Jeff is the former Chief Talent and Integration Officer at Alkegen with 20+ years of experience in HR, Finance, IT, and M&A at Intel and Kimberly Clark. Jeff has lived in eight countries and is currently based in Dallas, TX. He is a published author, an Adjunct Professor at Baylor University, and is passionate about growing talent.