A stronger collaboration between universities and industry can help unlock the untapped business potential in Portugal and positively impact the economy, says a senior entrepreneurial executive. “I think creating more candidates, more talent, and more opportunities for that talent to interact with the business community prior to completing their studies is a big piece of…
Securing access to funding is still a challenge for female startup owners around the world, including in Portugal, and extra efforts are needed to address this issue, says the co-founder of Women in Hospitality and Travel-Tech (WHTT). “There are still venture capitalists that don’t have any companies on their portfolios that are being led by…
When Filipa Manita is not painting her imagination on canvas, she is busy tweaking her business model canvas. “It is funny that there are some similarities between art and business,” says Filipa, who believes that starting a business is a lot like painting. “You don’t go into much detail in a painting until you have…
Failure to focus on the long-term vision of a business and over-extending the scope of its activities could result in vulnerability, says a senior entrepreneurial executive, who calls it a “folly” to pursue growth rather than profit. “There’s too much short-termism, and that short-termism is ultimately very damaging. It’s damaging to the [company’s] culture in…
They say planning is half the fun of travel. But we all know that it’s not always the case as making preparations sometimes gets so complicated and stressful that it takes the joy out of travel. It is especially true if you are looking to spice up your trip by doing some kiteboarding, skiing, surfing,…
In a world where many people tend to value complexity, a Portuguese startup is scaling the ladder of simplicity to paint a new landscape for hotel revenue management while aspiring to leave a worthwhile legacy for the hospitality industry. “We have the fastest and easiest-to-use revenue management system in the market, and our interface is,…
The surge in shared office space in Lisbon is a genuine trend rather than a passing phase, says the CEO of LACS coworking initiative, who believes that an increase in supply would lead to higher demand. “I think the boom in the coworking sector is not a fad. It’s a trend as we’ve been seeing…
The valuations of private companies are fairly realistic in Portugal compared to other markets so it can look to the future with more confidence, says the CEO of Startup Lisboa, who believes that the focus is turning away from unicorns to sustainable businesses. “Regarding Portuguese companies, you cannot say that we’re living in a bubble…
Startup Lisboa is taking practical steps toward promoting entrepreneurship among women through various initiatives, particularly in the field of sustainability, which is the centerpiece of Lisbon’s green agenda for 2020, says the CEO of the leading incubator in the Portuguese capital. In an exclusive interview with Via News, Miguel Fontes said female entrepreneurship is a…
The rich talent pool and the high quality of life in Lisbon are attracting more foreign companies to the Portuguese capital, says the CEO of Startup Lisboa, a leading startup incubator that is determined to walk the path of “relevance”. “Talent in our days is the most valuable asset for any kind of company. It…
