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From Idea to Impact by API Portugal

17:30Porto

Most AI pilots never make it past the pilot. They get funded, they get built, they demo well — and then they quietly stall somewhere between the proof of concept and anything a business actually runs on. The problem is rarely the model. It's everything around it: how the pilot was scoped, who agreed to what, and whether anyone planned for what happens when it works. This evening is about that gap, from both sides of it — the commercial side and the delivery side. Land, Prove, Expand: The Commercial Strategy Behind AI Pilots Filipe Macedo — Founder, API How to scope and sell a pilot that has somewhere to go. Filipe walks through the commercial architecture behind AI projects that expand instead of ending: landing the first engagement, proving value in a way the client can defend internally, and building the case for what comes next. From Pilot to Scale: How to Actually Deliver Your AI Projects, Fast and Safely Marta Silveira — Solutions Engineering Manager, LTPlabs The other half of the problem. Marta covers what it takes to move an AI project from a working prototype to something running in production — moving quickly without accumulating the kind of technical and organisational debt that kills the second phase. Two talks, then questions and time to stay and talk to people. Who this is for Founders, product and engineering leads, consultants and data teams — anyone with an AI pilot that's stuck, or about to start one they'd like to survive contact with a real organisation. About API API is an AI community born in Porto, built on one simple idea: AI should be practical, accessible, and useful for everyone. Not conference-stage AI — the kind you can take back to work on Monday. https://api.com.pt/?utm_source=luma Part of Porto AI Week Porto AI Week runs 14–18 September. For one week, the whole city becomes the venue: dozens of independent events, hosted by the communities, companies and studios that already make Porto work. No main stage, no single lineup. Just a lot of rooms, open at the same time. portoaiweek.org Free to attend. Space at LACS Porto is limited, so register if you're planning to come.

The $1B Solo Founder: Build Your Startup With AI Agents

18:30Porto

What if you could build a $1B company without building a 40-person team? AI is changing how startups are built. The rise of "solocorns" — companies built by a single founder using AI — means founders can now build teams of AI agents that work 24/7 across sales, marketing, operations, research and more. In this hands-on workshop in Lisbon, we'll show early-stage founders how to build their own AI team, automate growth and ship faster than ever. Come with your startup. Leave with an AI-powered team.

Hangout #55 | 10 YEARS of Startup Portugal - Lisboa & Porto

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) Ten years ago, Startup Portugal set out to help build a stronger, more connected startup ecosystem. In this special anniversary Hangout, we'll look back at what has been achieved along the way: the programs, the policies, the communities, and the founders that shaped a decade of Portuguese entrepreneurship. But this is not just a celebration of the past. Showing what we want for the next 10 years, we'll also look ahead at where the ecosystem is going and what it will take to keep building something bigger, more robust, and more resilient. Whether you've been part of this journey from day one or just joined the ride, come celebrate with us and help shape the next chapter. 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

🚀 Women & Leadership #2 - Powered by Natixis in Portugal

10:00Porto

Conferência de um dia dedicada a inspirar, capacitar e preparar mulheres para cargos de liderança. É uma oportunidade única para aprendermos com líderes de referência e umas com as outras sobre como desenvolver competências de liderança e criar impacto nas nossas organizações e comunidades. ✨ Principais Tópicos De Discussão Estratégias para liderar com propósito, empatia e visão Desenvolvimento de competências-chave de liderança, como comunicação, gestão de equipas e tomada de decisão Caminhos para o crescimento profissional e acesso a cargos de liderança Desafios e oportunidades da liderança feminina no mercado atual ✨ O Que As Participantes Podem Esperar Talks, conversas e painéis com líderes empresariais, especialistas em gestão e figuras inspiradoras Workshops práticos focados em competências de comunicação Oportunidades de networking com outras participantes, oradoras e parceiros, em ambiente de proximidade e colaboração 🇵🇹 Evento em Português 📅 17 de outubro, na Natixis, Porto Iniciativa desenvolvida pela Portuguese Women in Tech em parceria com a Natixis Portugal.

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