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Adamastor Weekly
A newsletter covering all things startup in Portugal The quote I've selected for this week's edition perfectly captures the spirit of the startup world. In a landscape where uncertainty is the only constant, failure is not just a possibility; it’s an inevitable part of the…
Carlos Resende
Adamastor Weekly
A newsletter covering all things startup in Portugal When I think of innovation hubs in Europe, the spotlight often lands on flashy startups and tech giants. Yet, according to the study, "Spin-offs: The Hidden Drivers of Innovation in EU-27", academic and corporate spin-offs are…
Carlos Resende
Adamastor Weekly
A newsletter covering all things startup in Portugal Last Saturday, the world celebrated International Women’s Day , honoring women who have shaped history and continue to drive change for a greener, more just future. While March 8 has passed, the mission of uplifting and…
Carlos Resende
Adamastor Weekly
Olá and Welcome back to your Startup Digest Portugal!! When it comes to Carnaval , Brazil is king but we also have a fun Carnaval - is not completely unique - with music and plenty of food. It is a time when you really can get to know the locals, take in the culture, and have…
Carlos Resende
Adamastor Weekly
A newsletter covering all things startup in Portugal Olá and Welcome back to your Startup Digest Portugal!! ( Due to technical issues with Letterhead, several parts of the edition were missing. This is the revised edition for Week #6 ) The world is in turmoil, but people have…
Carlos Resende
Adamastor Weekly
A newsletter covering all things startup in Portugal Olá and Welcome back to your Startup Digest Portugal!! Next Friday, on Valentine's Day , we celebrate a unique love story—the profound bond between a founder and their startup. It’s a tale of passion, courage, and an…
Carlos Resende
Adamastor Weekly
A newsletter covering all things startup in Portugal Olá and Welcome back to your Startup Digest Portugal!! Lisbon ranks as Portugal's top startup ecosystem, holding the 19th spot in Western Europe and 86th globally, according to the latest StartupBlink report. The report also…
Carlos Resende
Adamastor Weekly
A newsletter covering all things startup in Portugal Olá and Welcome back to your Startup Digest Portugal!! When we speak of “ecosystems,” we adopt a forward-thinking approach to analyzing startup success. An ecosystem encompasses the convergence of resources, networks,…
Carlos Resende
Adamastor Weekly
A newsletter covering all things startup in Portugal Olá and Welcome back to your Startup Digest Portugal!! I always associate Blue Monday with one of my favorite bands, New Order, and their iconic song. But today I want to write about the infamous " most depressing day of…
Carlos Resende
Adamastor Weekly
A newsletter covering all things startup in Portugal Olá and Welcome back to your Startup Digest Portugal!! As we step into 2025, Portugal's startup ecosystem is ready for significant milestones, fueled by innovation, investment, and collaboration. Here's a glimpse of what…
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.