Alex Santos

Are you attending Google Cloud Day Lisbon on June 27th? Check out the full agenda and learn how companies like NOS, Caixa Geral de Depósitos, EDP, Super Bock Group, Sport Lisboa e Benfica and BPI are defining their data strategy, modernizing their applications and making the best out of Artificial Intelligence. Are you interested in Security? Listen to Ana Cruz Orti on the main keynote to learn about the latest security updates and join her together with Jose Aleman to a session about Google Threat Intelligence. Combine Mandiant's expertise, the VirusTotal community, and Google's broad visibility to enhance your cybersecurity. Learn how to strengthen your defenses by leveraging the strengths of these leading security resources! See the complete agenda at 👉 https://lnkd.in/gsKjfGuZ #GoogleCloud #GoogleCloudDayLisbon24 #AI #GenAI #Security #Infra #Apps #Productivity

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Here's ECO's article on the fresh Landing.Jobs Global Tech Talent Trends 2024 Report - Portugal edition. Ana Marcela did a great job analysing and summarising its insights on this article piece (strongly suggest reading it). The IT Work market is in a low condition, showing a lack of confidence on both Talent and Company sides. It seems no one wants to give a step out of the last crisis cycle and resume investment in creating new products (or evolving existing) to foster competitive advantages. IT Professionals have lost some of it's bargaining power to companies, and most companies are still mostly in hiring freeze mode (even if they say otherwise.) It's a strange situation, but I'm hopeful this situation is also a correction of some wrongdoings and a preparation for a major jump in this market. My bet be would be that 2024H1 will still be pretty most a 'still' year, but on 2024H2 stuff is going to start heating up, and the market machine will prepare for a new strong growth cycle. This is just my hypothesis, but would love to know your perspectives on this. I leave you some highlights to sharpen your appetite for the report (which you can download here https://lnkd.in/d9Zmb55q) ➡️ IT Salaries didn't grow from 2023 to 2024, signalling a clear market slowdown (average gross annual salary is at 46.5K€) ➡️ The percentage of IT Professionals in Portugal working remotely to a company abroad reduced from 22.6% to 16% ➡️ Hybrid work lost ground to both full-office work and full-remote work ➡️ The Gender Salary grap grew to 36% (males earning more than females), a terrible blow to diversity efforts ➡️ The percentage of IT Professionals in Portugal relocated from other countries grew to 15.7% If you thinks this is relevant content for your communities, please share. And would deeply appreciate your comments and perspectives, as this is a topic of deep importance for both tech talent and companies.

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Today, as I enjoy dinner with fellow startup founders and investors, I'm thrilled to see Porto gaining more recognition in the startup ecosystem. 🚀 The city is hosting its inaugural SIM Conference (Startups & Investment Matching) from May 2-4 at the Centro de Congressos da Alfândega. Orchestrated by Startup Portugal, this event is set to energize our thriving ecosystem by connecting entrepreneurs, startups, and investors. 📅 If you're around, ping me and let's connect! #SIMConference #StartupPortugal #InvestInPorto #Entrepreneurship

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🌟 Introducing Coimbra Tech District: A New Era of Innovation 🌟 As the co-founder of alphaCoimbra, I am thrilled to share the launch of the Coimbra Tech District, a groundbreaking initiative designed to map and spotlight the vibrant innovation and entrepreneurial ecosystem in Coimbra. Our goal with the Coimbra Tech District is to provide a comprehensive view of the region's dynamic landscape, connecting startups, institutions, and innovation hubs to foster collaboration and growth. By centralizing information and resources, we aim to position Coimbra as a leading hub of innovation in Europe. 🔍 Explore the platform here: https://lnkd.in/d2Q4hQad The Coimbra Tech District is more than just a mapping tool—it's a community-building platform that enhances visibility, promotes networking, and drives investment opportunities. Whether you are a startup looking for connections, an investor seeking new opportunities, or simply curious about the innovation happening in Coimbra, this platform is for you. I invite you to explore the Coimbra Tech District, connect with fellow innovators, and be part of this exciting journey towards building a more interconnected and thriving ecosystem. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or if you'd like to learn more about how you can get involved. Together, let's make Coimbra a beacon of innovation! #CoimbraTechDistrict #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #alphaCoimbra #StartupEcosystem #TechHub #CoimbraInnovation #ThisisCoimbra #Coimbra

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Excited to share our latest feature! 🎙️ In the podcast "De Cavalo a Unicórnio - O Mundo das Start-ups", Lyzer's Chief Growth Officer, Filipe Nery, dives deep into how the company is revolutionizing the e-commerce landscape in the retail sector. 🚀✨ He discusses how Lyzer addresses consumer challenges with clarity, speed, and efficiency while meeting the evolving needs of retailers. 📢 This episode is in Portuguese. Check it out and join the conversation about the future of retail and logistics! https://lnkd.in/dN6aEmdN

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Here’s a roundup of a handful of startups I read about over the past week or two that secured investment and stood out to me with bold ideas and a clear vision for the future. 🌍💡 ETHIACK Founders: André Baptista, Jorge Monteiro, and @Vitor Pinho Portugal HQ'd Ethiack, are building the most advanced Ethical Hacking product in the world, combining artificial and human knowledge to help businesses stay safe while optimising time and resources. Investment: €4m from Explorer, COREangels Climate, and Startup Wise Guys Perciv AI Founders: Balazs Szekeres, Dr. Andras Palffy, Srimannarayana Baratam Netherlands based Perciv AI, specialises in creating audience-specific ad copy across all funnel stages, from cold to hot leads. Investment: €2.5m from Day One Capital and Keen Venture Partners, with participation from Vinci Venture Capital Stora  Founders: Gavin Shields (CEO) Northern Ireland-based Stora provides management solutions designed to streamline operations, enhance sales, and reduce administrative burdens. Investment: €2.5m from Northern Ireland Investment Fund (IFNI) Meight Founders: Luis Mendes, António Reis Meight, an Évora, Portugal-based company that provides an intelligent transport platform. Investment: €3.4m from Cusp Capital, Grupo Lusiaves, Faber, EIT Urban Mobility Saventic Health Founders: Szymon Piatkowski, Professor Grzegorz Basak Poland's Saventic Health develops AI algorithms to analyze medical records and provide early diagnoses for rare diseases, significantly improving speed and accuracy. Investment: €2m from 4growth VC, NCBR Investment Fund ASI S.A. and TNI Fund (USA) SuperScale Founders: Ivan Trancik Slovakian-founded SuperScale is a Growth Platform for profitably scaling games and blockchain apps, powered by SuperInsights, an analytics engine that drives precise actions for success. Investment: $1.2m extending to 2.4m from Across Private Investments, LevelUp Ventures, Zero One Hundred, and Venture to Future Fund in addition to new investor Strecko Investments.

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🌟 Day 2 at Web Summit Lisbon: A Day Full of Ideas and Opportunities! 🌟 Yesterday was incredible, but today took things to a whole new level! From 10 AM to 5 PM, the MEO Arena was alive with energy, packed with inspiring talks, innovative startups, and some of the most brilliant minds in the industry. 💡 𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 I had the privilege of connecting with fellow entrepreneurs and industry leaders who shared insights that were pure gold. The ideas buzzing around today were not just impressive, they were game-changing. From discussions on the future of AI ethics to deep dives into sustainable tech, every conversation added a new layer to what’s possible. But today isn’t just special for who I met or what I heard… It’s personal. 🚀 𝗕𝗶𝗴 𝗠𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 At 15:00 today, I’m taking the stage at Stage 13 for the StartUp Showcase. It’s a huge moment for me and my team, and we’re ready to share our vision with a room full of innovators, investors, and changemakers. The anticipation and excitement are unmatched, and I couldn’t be more prepared to showcase what we’ve been building. This day is about more than just pitching; it’s about sharing our passion, learning from the best, and celebrating this journey of entrepreneurship. Here’s to new opportunities and making connections that matter. Are you at the summit? What’s been your standout moment so far? ——— ♻️ Share this to help your network. 👩🏻‍💼 Follow me, Sam Oliver, for more content like this. 🌱 I help companies generate more enquiries from their website by upgrading to AI Live Chat. DM me for more info. #WebSummit2024 #StartUpShowcase #EntrepreneurLife

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A new venture event is coming! I'll be speaking at the #SIMConference at Porto! It's a great opportunity for European venture market players to network and learn.  We will share insights on innovation, growth, most interesting industries, and more. See you there! Link in the first comment. #StartupPortugal #Porto #Portugal #Investors #Startup #SimConf

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Check out Garibaldi's Mid-Year report on Technology M&A and investment trends. We are starting to see a slight **knocks on wood** recovery in both investments and exits!

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Unlockit, a Portuguese Web3 platform revolutionizing property transactions, and led by founder Tiago Dias, has secured €1.4M in Pre-Seed funding to enhance platform development. #Unlockit #Web3 #Funding #Blockchain #RealEstate #Expansion #TiagoDias #PedroNeto #EaglestoneGroup #PortugalVentures #PropTechBuzz #PTB #PropTech #Innovation Read More - https://lnkd.in/gd9x7Gjj ---------------------- If you are a proptech company and want to promote your products for free, go to proptechbuzz.com and submit your products. For investors or proptech buyers, sign up on our platform to stay informed about exciting updates and trends in the Proptech Ecosystem. Explore more Proptech news at proptechbuzz.com/news, for news tips and promotions, reach out to marketing@proptechbuzz.com.

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🧐 New laws, new frontiers and new tech costs. Here's what to look out for if you're a budding #startup. ⚖️ A new measure in #Portugal with the adoption of the Startups Law - check it out Unicorn Factory Lisboa Startup Portugal https://ovh.to/FEMV8sz 💿 11 #Quantum startups to watch according to VC - eyes on Multiverse Computing Pasqal Alice & Bob https://ovh.to/G6fxECB 🏧 A handy tool to compare cost of #cloud amongst providers and geographies! Cloud Mercato OVHcloud https://ovh.to/Zz5mofB

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What a remarkable day yesterday! We kicked off the day with the Clean Future Demo Day, where outstanding founders presented groundbreaking solutions aimed at driving sustainability forward in cities, across mobility, construction and retail categories. 🌱 Congratulations to all and, in particular to our overall winner: Tether (Techstars '23)! Following that, we celebrated excellence at the Entrepreneurship Awards 🎉, recognizing those pushing the boundaries of the startup ecosystem. The energy and talent in the room were incredible! 💡✨ The evening closed crowning Powerdot's founding team as the Entrepreneurs of the Year! The other startup winners of the evening were: - Framedrop.ai as the Most Promising Startup - Lampsy Health as the best University Startup - Goparity | Impact finance as the Most Impactful Startup Virgílio (“V”) Bento, founder and CEO of Sword Health, was distinguished with the Ecosystem Award for his leading and inspiring role in the growth of innovation in Portugal! Last but not least, the 9 finalists of the Innovation For All Awards were also announced during the event, out of over 325 applications! These projects will now have the chance to implement their solutions in Lisbon, in collaboration with Câmara Municipal de Lisboa, in what is one of the largest Impact Awards in Europe focusing on improving citizens' lives. A special thanks to the fantastic Unicorn Factory Lisboa's team and partners! 🚀 #CleanFuture #EntrepreneurshipAwards #Innovation #Sustainability #UnicornFactoryLisboa #innovationforall #Lisboa #Portugal

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#websummit Lisbon 2024 is just three weeks away and it’s time to prepare that perfect pitch 🚀 Pitching is all about telling a story that grabs attention and leaves investors wanting more. Be clear, know your stuff and have fun – you are creating something extraordinary, so show your passion ❤️ Here’s how to nail your pitch on that big stage: 1. Start with Why: explain why your startup exists. What problem are you solving, and why should people care? Your "why" connects emotionally with your audience and sets the tone. 2. Focus on the Market Opportunity: show that you know your market inside out. Highlight the size, trends, and why now is the perfect time for your solution to succeed. 3. Show Your Unique Edge: what sets you apart? Whether it’s your tech, a top-tier team, or exclusive partnerships, your competitive advantage needs to stand out. 4. End with a Call to Action: whether you're seeking funding or partnerships, make sure to ask for what you need. Confidence matters, so leave them with a clear next step. Remember, it's not just about the facts, it's about convincing people to believe in you and your vision. Where are you pitching next? #Pitching  #StartupTips #PitchPerfect #StartupPitch 

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Learned so much in my conversation about global angel investing and being a founder with the incredible Cintia Mano! Details on the Witty episode below.

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🚨 Final Call! 🚨 Only 2 days left until our Data Science Portugal Meetup in Aveiro! 🌟 Join us for an exciting event: 🎯 "MLOps in Practice: Hands-On" with Pedro Sobral 📅 Date: Thursday, November 28, 2024 ⏰ Time: 18:30 📍 Location: Altice Labs 🔗 Last chance to RSVP! Secure your spot here: https://lnkd.in/dTFwQzPs 🔍 Don’t miss this chance to connect with the data science community and gain practical insights into MLOps. We’re excited to see you there! 🚀 #DataScience #DataSciencePortugal #Aveiro #DSPT #AI #Data #MLOps

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One of my many passions is sharing knowledge and experience. Getting to do it with students is even more special. Last month I was at Iscte - Instituto Universitário de Lisboa, sharing about digital transformation and AI with IT and Telecommunication Engineering Master Students. And yesterday, at ISEG - Lisbon School of Economics & Management, sharing about risk management in telecommunication projects. Techniques may vary, technology may evolve, human attitude still is the most decisive factor! #digitaltransformation #artificialinteligence #riskmanagement #sharing #attitude

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