Building an ecosystem: stories that made us
Entrepreneurship is not a trend – it has been around for years. In a set of interviews, we have the chance to revisit our past and meet some of the stories that brought the tech ecosystem in Porto where it is now.
Episodes
Building a statistical rarity
The number of European tech companies scaling to a $1B+ valuation continues to grow at an impressive speed. Farfetch is the first case in Portugal. Besides a unicorn, it is part of our collective history as an ecosystem.
There’s no ecosystem without the academia
Academia is a strong pillar to build an ecosystem. Not only it fosters the development of technologies, but it also produces qualified talent that will help companies grow. How has academia been shaping the tech ecosystem in Porto?
The first association for young entrepreneurs
Anje has been supporting entrepreneurs and small and medium companies in the country for over 30 years. With a special connection to more traditional sectors, here is the story that brought them where they are now.
Shaping a new tech culture
Innovative approaches to a company’s organizational culture are a way to attract talent, motivate teams and generate better outcomes. Companies have been more aware of the importance of team management, hiring processes, working practices and how they set the tone for a new tech culture. How can we look at this evolution in the city?
Critical knowledge
Knowledge is the cornerstone for the creation of tech based companies. But it can be more than that; it can embody the growth strategy of a business. Explore how companies generate knowledge and how its valuing powers the creation of more businesses.
A city built on tradition and innovation
Your city is not only the place where you live. It is the place where you seek opportunities, a place that helps you create and build. As the tech ecosystem grows, the city grows with it. This is the story of a symbiotic relationship.
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