With the rapid spread of the novel coronavirus, the world woke up to a new reality that looked like a scene out of an apocalyptic movie. Millions of lives have been altered by the public health crisis, which began in the Hubei province of China late last year and has since engulfed a large number…
It is not an accurate statement to say that coworking spaces are only for younger generations, according to the former president and CEO of Workshop Cafe, which is both a flexible workplace and a coffee shop. “One big misconception is that this is an industry for young people, for gig economy people, for Generation Z…
Empathy is a vital workplace value and companies that bring it to life can compete more successfully in the business world, says Filipa Manita, co-founder of Teamy, who calls team building an effective way to actively engage employees. “In the end, it always comes down to truly caring about people that you’re working with, and…
LACS aims to create a space where professionals in different creative industries can evolve through exchanging ideas and establishing meaningful contacts with other individuals, companies, and organizations, says the CEO of the co-working platform. “Our idea is to create an environment where people communicate, cross paths, and exchange ideas. We want to create a place…
Click & Tac, a platform where users can find the closest French-speaking service provider in their area, plans to expand its operations to the coastal city of Porto this year, according to the Portuguese company’s co-founder. “Right now, we are active in Greater Lisbon and Margem Sul because many companies there have registered on our…
There are moments when the road of life forks into countless futures and we stand there, at the crossroads, wondering which path to take. At such decisive moments, some of us decide to stumble around in the dark while others reach out for help. Coachmi, a Portuguese startup based in Lisbon, wants to make sure…
We met with Jean-François Gagné, the CEO at Element AI, a global AI software provider that aims to solve real-world problems. Jean-François Gagné has made a name for itself in the field of artificial intelligence. Element AI is not Gagné’s first enterprise. He launched his first company at 20, selling it years later to create…
The work environment is changing rapidly and it is vital to understand how the changes are defining the landscape. New trends are disrupting the work environment which requires organizations and employees to adopt the trends to be relevant. Technological advancement such as automation and AI, globalization as well as new approaches like working from home…
Catarina Santos Nunes is the founder of Espaço 3D Cowork, a coworking space in downtown Lisbon. They call themselves “an eclectic community of inspired entrepreneurs who created a fun, laid back and creative worksplace in the heart of Lisbon.” They have 18 private offices, 20 open spaces, and host 36 events annually. In this interview,…
Work as a concept is more dynamic today than it has ever been. Just under a decade ago, anyone would feel comfortable in their office knowing that income was secured at least until retirement. But this is no longer the case, especially in the face of fast-evolving technology. While most of the debate around the…
