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Adamastor Weekly
As Lisbon gears up for its beloved Santos festivities, a quieter but equally transformative celebration unfolds in the days before: Unicorn Week , a gathering point for visionaries, innovators, and changemakers where innovation meets social impact. This isn’t just about flashy…
Carlos Resende
Adamastor Weekly
It’s not every day that Portugal grabs global tech attention, but that’s exactly what happened yesterday when Cloudflare CEO Matthew Prince posted about our country on X. With +3M views and counting, with strong criticism of our bureaucracy, nonetheless, the country's talent,…
Carlos Resende
Adamastor Weekly
Portugal's startup ecosystem is full of opportunities — but too often, early-stage founders stay heads down, building in silence. While focus is essential, the smartest entrepreneurs know when to step out, pitch, get feedback, and plug into the right support systems. From…
Carlos Resende
Adamastor Weekly
Building on the vibrant energy I experienced last year at the inaugural SIM Conference (Startups & Investment Matching) in Porto, hosted by Startup Portugal at the iconic Alfândega do Porto, I'm thrilled to report that the second edition has not only lived up to the promise but…
Carlos Resende
Adamastor Weekly
Journalist and Founder Elham Mohammadi recently shared an insightful reflection on a question that many in our ecosystem have asked at some point: Why doesn’t Portugal have a flagship startup media publication? As someone curating the Startup Digest Portugal , I’ve witnessed…
Carlos Resende
Adamastor Weekly
Olá and Welcome back When Ronaldo leaps into the air and lands with his iconic "Sim!" celebration, the crowd roars with him — a sound that echoes throughout the stadium. "Sim!" has become a symbol of energy, victory, and passion. Next week, that same spirit will fill Porto at…
Carlos Resende
Adamastor Weekly
Olá and Welcome back This Friday marks the anniversary of the ‘carnation’ revolution. For those of you less familiar with Portuguese history, 25 April 1974 took place as the revolution that ended Portugal’s dictatorship. Named the ‘Carnation Revolution’ from the fact that almost…
Carlos Resende
Adamastor Weekly
Olá and Welcome back to your Startup Digest Portugal!! Last week the Founder Institute Portugal brought the community together in the heart of Lisbon for an evening of networking, learning, and meaningful exchange. The energy inside Fintech House was vibrant and full of momentum…
Carlos Resende
Adamastor Weekly
Recently, I read an article in The Guardian titled "European universities offer ‘scientific asylum’ to US researchers fleeing Trump’s cuts." This headline speaks volumes—not just about the growing instability in the United States but also about the attractiveness of European…
Carlos Resende
Adamastor Weekly
The last Above & Beyond focused on the role of media in a startup's success. It was widely agreed that media can play a crucial role in the growth of startups and other ecosystem players by increasing visibility, building credibility, and attracting investors. Media exposure…
Carlos Resende
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A weekly read on Portugal’s startup scene — the raises, the launches, the hires — plus opinion from named voices in the ecosystem. Curated by Carlos Resende since 2017.