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How to use Claude as your content/marketing engine

17:30Online

You don't have a content problem. You have a "doing it all myself at 11pm" problem. In 60 minutes I'll show you how to use Claude Cowork as your content and marketing system. You bring one idea. You leave with a week of content already drafted. What you walk out with: ✔️ A repeatable engine, not a one-time trick you forget by Friday ✔️ A full week of content, written during the session ✔️ The exact setup and prompts, so you can do it again on Monday on your own ✔️ How to keep it sounding like YOU (the part most people skip) One thing to know: we'll be working in Claude Cowork, which needs a paid Claude plan (Pro or Max). If you're on free, come anyway to watch how it's built, you'll still walk out knowing exactly how to set it up. But if you want to build alongside me live, bring a paid plan. Looking forward! 💛 Magda Please note: 🎟️ The 5€ workshop fee isn't a price tag, it's a commitment fee. The real value is in the room: the host's time, expertise, and energy are a gift to our community. You can also purchase a Business Pass 💼 , which gives you unlimited access to our workshops and recordings here: https://buy.stripe.com/3cIaEW7ZI6Y7f5mfOT6Vq09

Meet the Portugal Startup Ecosystem (In-Person Networking Event)

18:00Lisboa

🚀 Ready to Launch Your Startup Journey? Join us for an exclusive evening where innovation meets inspiration! Discover how to build and scale a successful startup with insights from Joana Pinto (Clynx / Lampsy / Gleedot ) and Nuno Fernandes (Dig-in) w/ the moderation of Sofia Soares, Ecosystem Builder Expert. Then, get inspired by the future of Portuguese entrepreneurship at the Founder Institute Portugal 2026 Demo Day, showcasing pitches from the latest cohort. We'll wrap up with a vibrant networking session — the perfect chance to connect with founders, mentors, and investors. 📍 Don't miss this opportunity to plug into the heart of Portugal's startup ecosystem!

Startup Accounting Made Simple | With Manuel Pina from Tally

18:00Online

Starting a company in Portugal comes with a lot of questions. What taxes apply? When do you need to charge IVA? How does payroll work if you are a founder? What does your accountant actually need from you each month? And what mistakes can become expensive later if you ignore them now? In this practical Founders Meetup, Manuel Pina from Tally will break down the accounting and tax essentials every founder should understand when setting up and growing a company in Portugal. You will get a clear overview of the Portuguese business landscape, including Iva (Vat), Irc, payroll, Social Security for founders, bookkeeping basics, and the top 5 mistakes early-stage founders make, so you can avoid them from day one. This is not a technical accounting class. It is a practical session for founders who want to understand what matters, what to watch out for, and how to stay compliant with less stress. What you’ll walk away with → A clearer understanding of accounting and tax basics for companies in Portugal  → Practical guidance on IVA, IRC, payroll, and Social Security for founders  → A better sense of what to track, prepare, and ask your accountant  → The top 5 accounting mistakes early-stage founders make and how to avoid them  → A practical playbook for staying compliant as your company grows  Who this is for This session is designed for founders, startup teams, freelancers, consultants, and small business owners who are starting or already running a company in Portugal. It is especially useful if you are pre-launch, recently incorporated, hiring your first team members, or trying to get more clarity on your accounting obligations. No accounting background is required. About the speaker Manuel Pina is the Co-founder and CEO of Tally, a modern accounting platform for SMEs in Portugal. Tally helps companies manage accounting in a faster and more accessible way, combining automation where it makes sense with support from certified accounting professionals where it matters. Manuel works closely with founders and growing companies on the accounting, tax, and compliance questions that matter most when starting and scaling a business in Portugal. Event details 📅 Date & Time: 16th of July, 6:00 PM Lisbon time  📍 Location: HOOD, Lisbon & Online Join the session and leave with a clearer understanding of how to set up, manage, and grow your company in Portugal without getting lost in accounting complexity.

What Would Miles Davis Do With AI? Reimagining Legacy: How AI Expands Human Creativity (in-person, public event)

18:30Lisboa

From Miles Davis to AI Cinema — preserving soul while reinventing the future. As summer settles over Lisbon and the river glows in the evening light, RedBridge invites you to join us for a special Summer Conversation in our garden overlooking the Tagus. This relaxed evening brings together two remarkable innovators whose careers have been shaped by creativity, experimentation, and a willingness to embrace new technologies. Jason Miles is a Grammy-winning producer, composer, and keyboardist who worked closely with Miles Davis and has collaborated with some of the most influential names in contemporary music. Throughout his career, he has explored how technology can expand artistic possibilities while preserving authenticity and soul. Joining him is Ian Truitner, award-winning filmmaker, entrepreneur, and AI innovator whose work sits at the intersection of storytelling, cinema, and emerging technologies. As founder of RANDIAN, he has become a recognised voice on how AI is reshaping the future of creative industries. This conversation will be moderated by Ozioma Egwuonwu Founder of BurnBright International, Ozioma is an internationally celebrated speaker, strategist, scholar who has advised governments, Fortune 500 companies, and early-stage startups on the art of transformational storytelling. She has spoken at the UN, TEDx speaker, SXSW, Oxford, and Columbia University, where she was a faculty member, and in 2012 founded World Dream Day — now with a cumulative estimated reach of over one billion people. Together, they will explore one of the defining questions of our time: How do we embrace powerful new technologies without losing the human qualities that make creativity meaningful? From the legacy of Miles Davis to AI-powered filmmaking, the conversation will examine how innovation has always transformed the arts—and what the future may hold for music, film, and storytelling. Topics will include: •⁠ ⁠What today's AI revolution can learn from past creative revolutions •⁠ ⁠The future of music and how technology is transforming the way it is created, produced, and experienced •⁠ ⁠AI as a creative collaborator rather than a replacement •⁠ ⁠The role of intuition, emotion, and human judgment in an AI-driven world •⁠ ⁠How artists can preserve authenticity while embracing innovation More than a discussion about technology, this is a conversation about creativity, curiosity, and the future of human expression. Join us for an inspiring summer evening of ideas, conversation, and new perspectives—with a glass in hand, a view of the river, and two exceptional guests helping us imagine what comes next. What would Miles Davis do with AI? Perhaps the more interesting question is: What will we do with it? — All ticket purchases are final and non-refundable. By completing your booking, you agree to these terms. By attending this event, you acknowledge that photos and videos may be taken and used for promotional purposes. If you prefer not to be photographed, please let a member of the team know on arrival.

Cafe Cursor Lisbon #2

09:30Lisboa

Join us at Cafe Cursor Lisbon #2 ☕️ We're turning Outsite's cowork café into a builder's morning for the Cursor community in Lisbon. Bring your laptop, grab a seat, and spend time building alongside Lisbon's AI community. Shipping a side project, exploring agents, or just curious what people are building with Cursor. This is a community-led event, open to anyone who wants to build. What to expect: → Cursor credits for attendees → Cursor swag → A room full of builders: meet your next co-founder, pair on a project, or get unstuck on something you're shipping → Specialty coffee + good conversation Just show up, open your laptop, and build. Looking forward to meeting you!

Stop Overthinking and Build a Great Startup Idea

17:00Online

Did you know that you don't need to be naturally creative or wait for a sudden 'aha' moment to come up with a great startup idea? In fact, anyone can generate innovative business ideas by following a clear, structured process. In this live workshop, Jonathan Greechan (Co-Founder & CEO of Founder Institute) will reveal a proven framework for developing impactful startup ideas, based on his experience working with over 10,000 startups worldwide. Participants will also have the chance to present their ideas and network with other aspiring entrepreneurs in their industry.

EDTH x Andreas Pilz — Getting Your Ideas and Products into the Defense Market

17:00Online

An often-missed element of being in a promising defence team as a start-up or scale-up is to forget that after the successful and promising pitches the products need to be brought onto the market and bought by military procurement. One way or the other! Responding to short-term demand instead of focusing on a clear product vision and growth strategy based on a long-term relationship is often the wrong turn taken. We will talk about: the peculiar thing about the defence market and it’s customers how defence teams can position themselves in the market the benefits LSI bring to the table how to navigate and sell to a MoD real lessons, mistakes, and insights in your Q&A round Agenda (45 mins): Introduction to the session by Andreas Pilz, Key Account Director Skyeton, Mentor for DIANA and Stage2 Group, Lecturer at CCG e.V., BavAIRia e.V. and University of Esslingen (10 min) Q&A and discussion of your challenges based on where you are right now (30 min) This is a practical conversation for people building defence products and trying to navigate the realities of European defence procurement. (5 min) Bring your questions and challenges — let’s unpack them together! — Not yet part of the EDTH community? 1) Sign up to become a member here: https://community.eurodefense.tech/ 2) Get free access to all EDTH Community events for one year, including hackathon demo days, webinars, networking sessions, and our flagship New Defense Summit

Subvisual's Starbase Lisbon 2026

09:00Lisboa

As Onchain Lisbon Week takes over the city, we will heed the call. A Starbase never stands still, and still fresh from the Coimbra landing, we will take flight towards the capital of Portugal once again. Builders need a safe haven to refuel (we mean eat. It’s food. We like food. We’ll keep saying refuel though to stay on-brand), rest up, and build with tranquility. As such, on July 22, Subvisual’s Starbase lands in one of Lisbon’s most beautiful hidden gems for an open-office residency. No stage, no panels, no noise. We will provide a premium environment designed for everyone to collab, get some work done, and network. As always, we will provide the essentials—the space, the community, and the fuel (wink wink)—so you can focus on getting stuff done alongside the brightest minds in Web3. The future is being built here, wherever here is. Secure your spot. 🌟

COREangels Porto Workshop: Product Metrics

17:00Porto

How do you know if a startup is really growing — or just looking busy? For founders and business angels, product metrics are one of the clearest ways to understand traction, engagement and the real potential of a business. Join us in Vila Nova de Gaia for a focused 45-minute workshop on the key product metrics every founder and investor should understand. We’ll explore what to measure, how to read the numbers, and which signals actually matter when evaluating a startup’s progress. Limited Seating: To keep the session interactive and practical, spots are limited. Reserve yours early and feel free to invite someone interested in startups, investment or product growth.

Applied AI Hackathon

08:00Lisboa

Law firm C-suite and Unicorn Legal AI startups are flying in from the US to watch 80 local builders ship applied AI, and to judge it in person. The challenge 9AM: you get a brief. A real operational problem from a real US PI firm. 12 hours, zero stack restrictions. n8n, Make, Lovable, agents, custom code, whatever ships. 9PM: the top 5 pitch the room live. Judged by the people building, and buying, this software Law firm C-suite of high-growth US firms: the actual buyers Swans CTO and engineers: the people shipping AI for these firms daily Unicorn, VC-backed Legal AI companies: the people building the vertical SaaS for law firms Lisbon tech founders Bonuses $2,000 cash pool: $1,000 $700 $300 All 5 finalists fast-track to an interview at Swans. Our public funnel runs under 0.5% acceptance. Food and drinks included. Networking at the reception happy hour at the Penha Longa Resort. The details Friday, July 24, 9AM to 9PM Sign-ups close on July 17th. Free bus shuttles/coaches to Sintra and from Lisbon, organized by Swans. 80 spots (500+ applied to our March virtual edition). In partnership with 42 Lisboa, IronHack, and Le Wagon. About the host: Swans Swans, investor-backed startup based in the US, builds the in-house AI operating system for the fastest-growing personal injury law firms in the US, acting as their AI R&D and implementation partner. We hire top forward deployed engineers across Europe to join our fast-growing team. This hackathon mirrors the work they do every day. Apply: https://luma.com/gmyuby6v?utm_source=carlos-resende

Vilamoura | SheSapiens Impact Breakfast + Mastermind + Cowork

10:00Algarve

SheSapiens Impact Breakfast at Outsite Vilamoura A curated morning for women in business to connect, collaborate, and support each other — beyond traditional networking. This is a space for real conversations that lead to real opportunities. Part of the SheSapiens Community, this event series supports women’s impact both locally and globally. What to expect ✔ A small, curated group (max 16 women) ✔ Space to share what you’re working on ✔ Opportunities for collaboration and support ✔ A focused 20–30 min segment designed to support women in business ✔ Complimentary Cowork by Outsite for those who want to stay after the event to work together July edition Mastermind Circle with Flor Dos Reis After breakfast, we'll move into small, guided mastermind groups based on where you are in your journey—starting a business, scaling one, or navigating a new chapter in your career. Expect fresh perspectives, honest conversations, practical ideas, and the support that comes from being surrounded by women who genuinely want to see each other succeed. About Flor Flor Dos Reis is the Founder of Flourish Mode and LOFT Community, and the Algarve Ambassador for SheSapiens. She is passionate about creating communities where meaningful relationships lead to personal and professional growth—because we always go further together. Your Host I'm Yaremy, a Women's Health Coach and the SheSapiens Community Host for the Algarve. I stepped forward to support the SheSapiens mission because I believe ambitious women deserve spaces where they can slow down, build genuine relationships, exchange ideas, and remember that success doesn't have to be built alone. We'd love to welcome you around the table. THE EXPERIENCE We gather in a relaxed, welcoming setting. Each woman is invited to introduce herself and her work, followed by open conversation, connection, and breakfast. You’ll leave feeling inspired, energised, and connected. PRACTICAL INFO Venue: This month we're gathering at Outsite Vilamoura—a beautiful coworking space designed to inspire, with indoor and outdoor seating, a garden, pool, and excellent coffee. Because the environment shapes the conversation. Event Details Check-in: 10:00 Please arrive 5–10 minutes early to support the group flow End: 12:00 Latest check-out: 12:30 INVESTMENT 25 EUR – General ticket 15 EUR – Discounted ticket DISCOUNTED OPTIONS SheSapiens Elevate members: Login to your member account and get your discount code here. Non-members can find more info about the membership here. Content creators: Contact the local leader sharing your portfolio here. Low-income: Contact the local leader sharing a low income proof here. By purchasing a ticket, you agree to our Event Terms and Conditions.

Hangout #54 | PITCH, please! (Porto & Lisbon)

17:30Porto

Ferroviário (Rua de Santa Apolónia 59, 1100-468 Lisboa) + Edifício Transparente (Via do Castelo do Queijo 335 419, 4100-429 Porto) + ONLINE (via Zoom) Good ideas deserve the right room, and sometimes, just three minutes are enough to start a conversation. In this special pitch-focused Hangout, startups will take the stage to present their solutions, get feedback, and connect with investors and ecosystem players. PITCH, please! is all about giving founders visibility and creating space for new connections. Whether you’re pitching, scouting, supporting, or simply curious to discover what’s being built, join us for an afternoon of sharp ideas, useful feedback, and startup energy before the summer break. PITCH, please! 🚀 Do you want to pitch your startup in our Pitch Marathon in this Above & Beyond Hangout? Fill the form and we'll be in touch! Apply here! Connect before you arrive The community has a space on Meetball. Before the event, see what people are working on and what they need help with. Post what you're looking for. Show up already knowing who to talk to. 👉 Join the Startup Portugal space on Meetball: https://app.meetball.fun/communities/startup-portugal

Learn from AI-Native Solo Alumni: How FI Grads Built Without a Co-Founder

17:00Online

What does it take to build an AI native company entirely on your own? This July, Global Grads brings together solo founders who skipped the co-founder search and went straight to building. Come hear how they did it, what broke along the way, and why they would do it all over again. This session is a curated gathering for solo founders of AI native companies, graduates and recent alumni who are navigating the unique challenges of building alone in one of the fastest moving technological landscapes in history. This is not a panel of venture-backed celebrities. This is a real, honest conversation among people who are living this experience.

Female Impact Breakfast

10:00Lisboa

Female Impact Breakfast is an informal networking event for female Founders in Ericeira to exchange opportunities and lessons on life. Our Women of Impact Breakfast is a curated morning gathering for female founders, leaders, creatives, innovators, change-makers, and aspiring ones. This event series by SheSapiens Community exists to support female impact through meaningful connections, locally and globally. We come together to exchange our stories, our dreams, business opportunities, and the lessons that emerge from challenges along the way. This is not traditional networking. It is a space for authentic conversation and shared wisdom. Each breakfast is guided by one central question: How can we support each other to have a larger positive impact together? THE EXPERIENCE We gather around a shared breakfast table in an intimate, welcoming setting. Each woman is invited to introduce herself and her projects, creating an atmosphere where everyone is seen and heard. The intention is to connect from a place of honesty and curiosity, not performance. After the introductions round, there is time to continue conversations, and enjoy breakfast together. You will leave feeling inspired, motivated, and energised. PRACTICAL INFO Check-in: 10.00 AM We welcome you with your preferred morning drink. Please arrive on time to support the group flow. Event ends: 12:00 PM Latest check-out: 11.00 AM INVESTMENT 15 EUR – General ticket 5 EUR – Discounted ticket DISCOUNTED OPTIONS Elevate members: Login to your member account and get your discount code here. Non-members can find more info about the membership here. Content creators: Contact the local leader sharing your portfolio here. Low-income: Contact the local leader sharing a low income proof here. If you are a chef or food & drinks provider in the region, we want to speak to you! Reach out to the local leader here. By purchasing a ticket, you agree to our Event Terms and Conditions.

Online breakfast with women of impact

09:00Online

This is one of our favourite moments of the month: Connecting with inspiring female entrepreneurs, leaders, speakers, authors and aspiring ones, creating impact across different cities and countries 🌍 Every month we have a special guest, we announce it 2 days before on our Instagram :) This a members-only event, but we have a FREE TRIAL for those of you who'd like to try before committing to a membership. If you decide to join the free trial, make sure to activate it at least 10 minutes before we start because the registration process has some previous steps before you can join the call. Activate your FREE TRIAL via the link of this event. If you are a SheSapiens member: The direct Zoom link will be sent to you via email the day before 💌 Check your inbox. Or directly find it at the link of this event.

Female Impact Breakfast

10:00Lisboa

Female Impact Breakfast is an informal networking event for female Founders in Ericeira to exchange opportunities and lessons on life. Our Women of Impact Breakfast is a curated morning gathering for female founders, leaders, creatives, innovators, change-makers, and aspiring ones. This event series by SheSapiens Community exists to support female impact through meaningful connections, locally and globally. We come together to exchange our stories, our dreams, business opportunities, and the lessons that emerge from challenges along the way. This is not traditional networking. It is a space for authentic conversation and shared wisdom. Each breakfast is guided by one central question: How can we support each other to have a larger positive impact together? THE EXPERIENCE We gather around a shared breakfast table in an intimate, welcoming setting. Each woman is invited to introduce herself and her projects, creating an atmosphere where everyone is seen and heard. The intention is to connect from a place of honesty and curiosity, not performance. After the introductions round, there is time to continue conversations, and enjoy breakfast together. You will leave feeling inspired, motivated, and energised. PRACTICAL INFO Check-in: 10.00 AM We welcome you with your preferred morning drink. Please arrive on time to support the group flow. Event ends: 12:00 PM Latest check-out: 11.00 AM INVESTMENT 15 EUR – General ticket 5 EUR – Discounted ticket DISCOUNTED OPTIONS Elevate members: Login to your member account and get your discount code here. Non-members can find more info about the membership here. Content creators: Contact the local leader sharing your portfolio here. Low-income: Contact the local leader sharing a low income proof here. If you are a chef or food & drinks provider in the region, we want to speak to you! Reach out to the local leader here. By purchasing a ticket, you agree to our Event Terms and Conditions.

AI Builders Lisbon - Sep 30

18:00Lisboa

Join our informal meetup for the biggest AI nerds! We share the latest insights about: AI dev tools, Agent frameworks, RAG, vibe coding, OpenClaw, Claude Code and more! // FOR WHO ✅ Devs, Product peeps, Data lovers, ML engineers, Founders ✅ Anyone building with AI ⚠️ Some LLM knowledge required! // FORMAT 🎤 Innovative AI Demos — from EU + Silicon Valley leaders 💻 Builder Tool Demos — ship fast, explain faster 🤝 🍻 A LOT of time for informal networking 🍕 Yummy Pizza & Snacks // AGENDA 18:30 👋 Walk-in 19:00 🎤 Using AI to Become More Human - Guilherme Fontes @ Familiar Tools 19:35 💻 A2UI Components, AGUI Protocol, ADK Agent Orchestration, and Gemma Nano Inference on Android Phones - Jolanda Verhoef 19:50 💻 AI Demo 20:05 🍕 Pizza & Drinks 20:20 🤝 Networking 20:50 🔚 End // FAQ What is AI Builders? A self-organizing nonprofit community of 5000+ AI nerds 🤓. We're building a democratic AI platform, to make our community completely co-owned and co-governed by you (yes, all attendees). New question? Will it be recorded? Yes, some sessions are streamed live and recorded. By attending, you consent to being photographed and filmed. Let us know if you don't want to be on camera. I'm not technical. Can I come? Yes, but to actually enjoy the meetup we recommend understanding basic LLM concepts: Agents, Embeddings, RAG, MCPs, Inference, Structured Output, Finetuning, APIs, Reinforcement Learning. Not sure what those mean? Ask any chatbot — that's literally what they're for. Why do I need to pay? 1) So we know how many people will show up — less food waste and better allocation of limited seats. 2) Sponsorships don't cover all our costs (yet)! Every euro goes back into the community. Can I get a free ticket? Can I volunteer? Money should never be the reason not to join. If you need a sponsored ticket, or want to help out by arriving 1.5h early to set up, message AI. Can I demo, give a talk, or just help out? Message AI if you want to shine ✨ on stage and grow your network — community demos are 10 minutes, builder demos are 15-20 minutes. What time does the event start? The event starts at 18:00 on Wednesday, 30 September. Where is the venue located? The event will be held at IDEA Spaces - São Sebastião, Avenida António Augusto Aguiar N.122C, Lisbon, pt. Is food provided? Yes! We'll have pizza and drinks available. // VENUE & SPONSORS We look forward to hanging out with you! Thanks to our friends for hosting us in their beautiful space.

Expats in Tech Lunch | Fall Edition

12:30Lisboa

🌎 For expats and international entrepreneurs living in Lisbon or recently arrived, curious about the city’s startup and innovation scene, this special gathering is for you! Join us for this Fall Expats in Tech Lunch Edition, bringing together Lisbon’s international tech community to share an informal lunch at Beato Innovation District. 📍 Agenda 12:30 – 13:00 | Beato Innovation District Tour (optional) 13:00 – 14:00 | Lunch (venue to be announced) Whether you're new to Lisbon, building something in tech, or simply curious about the local startup ecosystem, this is a great opportunity to connect with fellow expats, exchange experiences, discover innovative startups, and enjoy the energy of Lisbon’s thriving tech community during the summer season. ☀️ Price: €30 per person, including lunch. Lunch venue and menu details will be announced soon.

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