Tiago Valente

Two weeks tomorrow we will be at Web Summit in Lisbon. We are exhibiting in the Alpha Startup section on the first day, Tuesday 12th November. This will mark the official start of our fundraising campaign. We will demonstrate the tech stack we have built, which is in the market, and show the new version 2 features, which are close to release. This includes the first application of an AI layer to automate rewards and completely sidestep POS integration, keeping meed as a self-onboarding product, not an installed service. meed is changing how loyalty works, not just disrupting but completely dismantling a broken system as we know it and rebuilding it in a new model that removes customer fragmentation and frustration. If you are going to the Web Summit, please come and say hello! #WebSummit #loyalty #customerengagement

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🤘 Let's rock at Lisbon Web Summit 2024! Top 8 Reasons to Join #WebSummit2024 1. The largest number of startups ever will be at the Web Summit this November. 250 companies from 🇺🇸USA (+100 in comparison to #websummit2023 300 startups from 🇬🇧UK & 🇩🇪Germany (each) +50% startups from 🇮🇹Italy & 🇪🇸Spain, 🇫🇮Finland & 🇷🇸Serbia have doubled their startup quantity Thanks, Richard Forde, for sharing these stats. 2. Art in motion: Museums reimagined session by Constanze Mitterhuemer, Head of Innovation at Belvedere Museum, and Paul van Raak, Creative Director of The Brand Father. 3. Reinventing Fender Musical Instruments Corporation: From iconic guitars to a lifestyle brand by Evan Jones. 5. Europe in orbit. What sets Europe's space tech industry apart? Session by Rafel Jorda Siquier, Founder and CEO of the Open Cosmos 6. Launching a new space economy keynote by Nokia Bell Labs President Thierry Klein 7. Can Europe build a SpaceX? Discussion by Christian Mittermaier, co-founder of constellr and Skyrora Ltd Co-founder & CEO Volodymyr Levykin 8. The corporate innovation track in general This year, a team of XME.digital Anna Tyschenko Victor Kmita Lesya Kasyan Evgeniy Aleksandrenko Anatoliy M. will proudly present an omnichannel self-service builder for telecommunications as a part of the #websummit Alpha #startup program. Stella#5 aims to make 5-star self-service available for any connectivity provider of any size. We aim to build accessible self-service to help the elderly generation & neurodiverse people to use the full power of digital technology. Let's grab coffee or chat between sessions! #WebSummit  #Innovation #startup #SelfService

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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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Can we scale up love? We all have our own ways of developing innovation. Last week, at a Nova SBE Haddad Entrepreneurship Institute event I got to know a singular one - and "love" is at its heart. The Patient Innovation Bootcamp by EIT Health and Carnegie Mellon University focuses on scaling up medical and care solutions that patients and their close partners developed for their own health problems. Solutions that people developed for themselves and loved ones, to solve serious medical issues and that those people tested on themselves - and, that they believe can solve the same problems in other people. There are "electronic eyes" developed by parents for their vision-impaired children. There is a story of a deadly cardiac diagnosys on a smart engineer that considered it "just a plumbing problem". There are serious problems - and people that faced them head-on and decided they wanted to share their solutions with the world. The Patient Innovation Bootcamp ( https://lnkd.in/dHy8Ja2m ) helps these innovators to scale up their solutions. In a way, I really do think they are "scaling up love" - is that possible?

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Are we expecting too much from developers? Thank you to Nuno Mateus-Coelho, PhD, for asking this during our fireside chat, and to everyone at #websummit who joined! Today’s engineers are being asked to wear many hats—not just developing the system, but handling deployment, security, QA, and more. There is A LOT they need to “get right.” It’s like expecting someone building a house to be a fantastic architect, contractor, every tradesperson, and the inspector all at once. I think these demands are here to stay, and we need to make it feasible for one person to wear all these hats productively: it needs to be easier to “get it right.” I shared a two-step approach, one we make possible with Semgrep: 🔹 Provide the right building blocks—Equip your team with secure, performant primitives and abstractions tailored to your organization. Start with essentials like authentication/authorization, role-based access control, and database access. These create a secure-by-default environment where developers don’t need to know every detail to build safely; they just need to use your primitives. To continue the house analogy: it’s like being given fire-resistant materials by default—a secure foundation without needing all the science. 🔹 Provide just-in-time guidance—It’s easy to overlook best practices or critical details when moving fast. A co-pilot or automation layer can provide just-in-time guidance, nudging teams toward best practices right when it’s needed most. Think of it like lane-keeping assist for coding: it helps developers stay on track or make intentional changes when needed. We also discussed the evolving role of security engineering, which I believe will focus increasingly on creating secure infrastructure and reusable tools to support developers across teams. I see security teams becoming engineering teams. Lastly, when asked about Semgrep, I shared what excites me most right now: our new Assistant Memories feature in the Semgrep AppSec Platform. Our vision? Level 4 autonomy for code security—a self-driving platform that proactively manages and enhances security, reducing the need for constant oversight. WebSummit was a terrific conference; thank you all!

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Making the most of #WebSummit: here`s how to maximize your experience 🚀 I’ve been to WebSummit twice: once as an attendee and once as a partner. And let me tell you, preparation makes all the difference.👇 1. My first time: just an attendee 🎟️ I went in solo, no team, and no plan. I thought I’d find clients or investors just by being there. Spoiler: It didn’t work. ✔️ Lesson learned: start your outreach months in advance. The best connections happen before and after the event. No prep = no results. 2. The second Time: as a Partner 🏆 This time, we had a booth, a plan, and a strategy. Here’s what worked: ✔️ Prep is key: have your pitch decks, merch, and meetings lined up well before arrival. ✔️ Side events = gold: the real networking happens here. Pick them wisely! ✔️ Follow up: after the summit, follow up with everyone you meet. Relationships take work. Since it's challenging to cover everything in one post, I've prepared an insider's guide filled with tips, tricks, and hacks to help you save both time and money at WebSummit. Want a sneak peek? Give this post a like! WebSummit can be a game-changer, but only if you're prepared. This year, I'm back with not one, but two startups! Let's connect and make the most of it 🚀 #WebSummit #StartupLife #Networking #FoundersGuide #GrowthHacking #WebSummit2024 #Founders #app #startup #techstartup

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ULTRA.VC demo day Lisboa A big shout-out to the team for their professionalism and care. If you have a startup and you're deciding whether to join an accelerator, ask yourself a simple question: will it help you achieve your goals, and does it align with your strategy? In 3 months of working with Ultra.VC: - We achieved 20% revenue growth per month. - Identified the main marketing channels. - Found bottlenecks. Make plans for the next year. More about the project in the next posts.

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Imagine speaking without saying a word! Sci-fi? Not Anymore 🧠🗣️ Rubén D. and I had the chance of interviewing Vasco Pedro, the CEO & Co-Founder of Unbabel, who demoed their mind-blowing product, Halo Halo is a revolutionary technology that combines hardware, software Gen AI and a non invasive neural interface to translate brain signals into words hence - "speaking without saying a word" 🤯 Early usage is transforming the lives of ALS patients who haven't been able to speak in years. Seeing it in action is absolutely jaw-dropping 📽️ You've got to see the demo in the interview below 👇 AI For Good 🤖💖 - It's here ✅

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1st day. Totally overwhelming. A lot of activity happening at the same time. There are 3,000 startups exhibiting this year and 44% are women led which is really cool. 70,000 people will attend Web Summit 2024 Lisbon. There are pitch competitions, conferences, major companies, investors, media, startups and people from all over the world. Here is a small taste: AI #marketintelligence #onlinecampaigns #politicalstrategy #SWAY #onlinereputation #Reputationmanagement #BrandReputation #ORM #MarketIntelligence #BrandMonitoring #SocialListening #CompetitiveAnalysis #CrisisManagement #ReputationStrategy #CrisisResponse #RealTimeMonitoring #QuickResponse #ProactiveManagement #InstantFeedback #websummit2024

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It's time to share the official name of our new venture. Check the posts on #behindthescenesonstealth if you wanna know more about our journey.

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Last Friday, we had a fantastic business breakfast: Success Stories of Businesses in Portugal Started by Expats. We not only delved into inspiring case studies but also discussed why companies often relocate as they scale. It was truly uplifting to hear statements like "You're surrounded by the top 1% of people" and "Lisbon Founders brings together the best and supports expats." A huge shoutout goes to Kalinde von Lohrmann for moderating the topic and sharing your invaluable experience, and to Eugene Zolotarevsky, Sabir Shaykhlislamov, Anna Pavlova and other participants for creating such an amazing vibe. Are you a forward-thinking founder in Portugal (whether expat or local) and not yet a member of the Lisbon Founders Club ? You're missing out on so much. Why wait?

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Have you even been curious about Portuguese Web3 ecosystem state? Yesterday at Poolside I've got to listen to presentation of Jose Reis Santos, Hugo Volz Oliveira and Nuno Lima da Luz They interviewed 250+ Portugal based web3 entrepreneurs and here are the main stats shared: The web3 industry in Portugal remains highly male-dominated, with around 90% of workers identifying as male and falling in the 28-43 age range. Interestingly, the professionals operating in Portugal's web3 space are extremely well-educated, with the majority holding advanced degrees. And get this - the majority are EU passport holders. Portugal is attracting top global talent! 🌍 The hottest categories in PT web3 ecosystems? DeFi dApps, crypto exchanges, and web3 service providers (Love to see the innovation!) 💱 The roles most commonly found are BD, sales, trading, founders, and software devs - all critical functions for scaling successfully. Remarkably, two-thirds of Portugal's crypto startups are headquartered within the country, highlighting the strength and momentum - the ecosystem is booming! 🇵🇹 Portugal is cementing its status as a web3 EU powerhouse, probably even surpassing UK and Switzerland. Feel free to shoot a message to Jose Reis Santos to get the full report and follow Poolside to never miss hottest crypto Lisbon events!

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🕵‍♀️ We meet a lot of the founders we invest in at our events. When is the next one, you ask? 13 November, in sunny Lisbon. As someone spending a lot of time between London and Hamburg, I'd say don't go for the money and don't go for the network. Go for the weather. 😉 Jokes aside, even if you don't want to or can't travel, you should still apply, as we review every application - and who knows what will happen... 💫 #diversefounders #impactinvesting #climatetech #inclusiontech

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🚀 Calling the Web3 World in Portugal! Quo Vadis Web3 is surveying our entire Web3 ecosystem. 🎯 Make sure you and your project are included, in this invaluable mapping our country's maturity. 👉 https://quovadisweb3.com/ 📊 Why Participate? Be Seen: Claim your spot in the Web3 community. Connect: Discover potential collaborations and insights. Influence: Share your experiences for the future of Web3. 🔍 About the Survey: Comprehensive: Designed to capture the Web3 ecosystem in detail. Proven Impact: More than 700 stakeholders in already. 🤜🤛 Get Involved! Help build a detailed map of Web3 in Portugal. Your engagement is crucial. #Web3Portugal #QuoVadisWeb3

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Are Short-Term Rental Conferences A Worthwhile Investment? As a founder of a small tech company based in Portugal, I've always been mindful of ROI and resource allocation. Attending industry conferences often involves significant costs, from booth fees and travel expenses to the time investment required for preparation and follow-up. So, is it worth it? While the initial costs may seem high, the long-term benefits can be substantial. Attending conferences provides invaluable opportunities for: 1. Networking: Connecting with industry leaders, potential partners, and investors. 2. Knowledge Sharing: Learning about the latest trends, technologies, and best practices. 3. Brand Building: Increasing brand visibility and establishing your company as an industry leader. 4. Inspiring Innovation: Gaining new perspectives and sparking creative ideas. Beyond the tangible benefits, there's an intangible reward: the camaraderie, the shared passion, and the sense of belonging to a vibrant community with amazingly smart people as Matt Landau, José Santiago Vázquez Rojel, Marcus Räder, Travis Wheeler, Jess Toro, Maria Lopez Duran, Mikko Nurminen, Yannis Pasmatzis, Cali Bowen, Leo Walton, Javier Perez Arranz, Humphrey Bowles, Josh Loe, Steve Trover - Better Talent, Tim Wilson, James Caswell, Jane Churchill and many others! Thank YOU for making our trip to Miami a pleasure together with my fav human being Nuno Rodrigues What are your thoughts on the value of attending industry conferences? Share your experiences in the comments below. #Hostchella2024 #airbnb #conferences #airbnbcleaning #saas

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Last week i was in #Lisbon for the #websummit. In this kind of fair you usually eat some snacks to "keep it going". I was attracted by a product #oreo #double #cream that is sold a bit everywhere and using PingPrice™ app and website search I checked pricing in other countries. The winner is #France. There seem to be a pattern: "The bigger the country the lower the price". Do you agree? What do you think is the most important factor that influence the pricing in these countries ? (again it's the same product, usually in the cheapest online store) Volume? Geography? Competition? Market maturity?

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❌ Don't believe what people are saying about Web3 Marketing...❌ It's not hard but more complex however I got a gift for you if you're keen to learn! 👩‍🎓 A few days ago, I had the pleasure of being invited by André Gonçalves whom I met at Web Summit last year to give a webinar on Web3 Marketing to promising startups in the web3 space as part of the Nova SBE Haddad Entrepreneurship Institute. 𝗠𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝟯 𝗸𝗲𝘆 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 1. 𝙐𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙗𝙚𝙩𝙬𝙚𝙚𝙣 𝙒𝙚𝙗2 & 𝙒𝙚𝙗3 2. 𝙂𝙧𝙖𝙨𝙥 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙙𝙞𝙛𝙛𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚𝙨 𝙗𝙚𝙩𝙬𝙚𝙚𝙣 𝙒𝙚𝙗2 & 𝙒𝙚𝙗3 3. 𝙈𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙒𝙚𝙗3 𝙁𝙧𝙖𝙢𝙚𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠𝙨 & 𝙁𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙖𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙡𝙨 4. 𝙀𝙦𝙪𝙞𝙥 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙨𝙚𝙡𝙛 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙈𝙖𝙧𝙠𝙚𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙈𝙑𝙋 𝘼𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙩𝙨 🎁 All of that and more is on my deck, so if you'd like to receive it, comment on that post and I'll send it your way! #Marketingfreebies #giveaway #web3marketing #marketingplan #theentrepreneurwhisperer #web3

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THIS is what I get out of bed for! 😌 A recent feedback from one of Ivy Tech's precious backend engineers who is dedicated to a US based Health Tech Scaleup. 🔎 Anton's full employee profile will follow this week. 🚀 We've got several open tech roles in Portugal, Ukraine, Germany and Poland and I would love to connect with ambitious problem solvers that enjoy Startup pace. #techhiring #remotework #healthtech #datascience #python

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