According to the message on their site, Pop The Bubble is all about beautiful things. They are an online shop of lifestyle products. They recently had an offline experience at Topshop in London. I talked to founder Dina Horta about the company, their recent activity, the future, and the Portuguese startup scene. In a nutshell, what is Pop the Bubble and how did the idea come … [Read more...]

Zaask is a service marketplace, helping consumers easily find services online. I talked with their CEO, Luís Pedro Martins, to find out more about the company, their plans and the future. In a nutshell, what is Zaask and how did the idea come about? At the time I finished my MBA, when I was working in a telecommunications company - which obliged me to travel regularly - I … [Read more...]

The Portuguese, and the European in general, are travel lovers. Indie Campers brings the campervan rental market closer to them. I chatted with Hugo Oliveira, founder of the company. We talked about the idea, their expansion plans, the Portuguese startup scene, and more. In a nutshell what is Indie Campers and how did the idea come about? While working & travelling in … [Read more...]

Today I talk with Pedro Almeida, Founder & CEO of MindProber, a company providing content producers tools to understand the impact that their material has on viewers,  using physiological and behavioural measures. We talked about his work, the company, the future, and the Portuguese startup landscape. In a nutshell, how did the idea for MindProber come about? The first … [Read more...]

Ricardo Silva is the Chief Marketing Officer of Follow Inspiration. He talked to me about his company and about their main project, wiiGO, an autonomous and self-driven shopping cart aiming to change the paradigm of mobility. From the technologies that make it possible, to his views on the Portuguese startup scene, here is our conversation. In a nutshell, what is WiiGo and … [Read more...]

Zenklub aims to be a one-stop-platform where anyone can access professional help in the area of mental health. Rui Brandão, co-founder & CEO, talked to me and told me more about the company, healthcare, the role of technology, privacy, and more. How did the idea for Zenklub come about? The idea for Zenklub came about as I struggled to help a family member overcome a … [Read more...]

Seedrs is an online crowdfunding platform for startups, based in London and with offices in Lisbon, Berlin, Amsterdam and New York. I talked with CTO Ricardo Brizido to find out more about their origins, plans, the startup world and, of course, Brexit. In a nutshell, what is Seedrs? Seedrs is a platform for investing in early stage businesses, connecting both ends of the … [Read more...]

Agriculture and innovation have not always walked hand in hand. But there's a company aiming to change that. I chatted with Tiago Sá, Wisecrop's CEO to find out more about them, what makes them tick, how they plan to make a difference, and their plans for the future. In a nutshell, how did Wisecrop come about? We were 5 young engineering students working on a project with … [Read more...]

Feedzai is a Portuguese startup, dedicated to prevent fraud in electronic transactions. I had a chance to chat with their CEO & Co-founder Nuno Sebastião about the company, their plans, and artificial intelligence. Your founding team stems from diverse backgrounds. How did you come together at Feedzai? Feedzai is a Portuguese data science company that makes banking and … [Read more...]

The quest for a perfect wallet is one many people join. Craft Wallet claims to be the answer. I talked with founder Miguel Morgado to find out more about their company and product. In a nutshell, how did the Craft Wallet come about? I was looking for a wallet where I could store my cards, bills, papers and some coins but it needed to be slim and elegant. Also because I am a … [Read more...]