About the speaker
Inês Silva is a social entrepreneur, activist and tech aficionado. Passionate about connecting people and ideas, Ines has spent the last 7 years promoting entrepreneurship in Portugal and abroad. She co-founded Startup Pirates, a one-week pre-acceleration program for aspiring entrepreneurs, PortugalStartups.com, a news portal about the Portuguese startup scene and Trojan Horse was a Unicorn, the best event for digital artists in the world. By the time she turned 26, Inês had launched a dozen of projects and initiatives, graduated from the Singularity University and was the youngest student to complete the program of THNK, School of Creative Leadership. Her experience led her to become a Special Advisor to the Secretary of State of Industry, a position that she holds till now, and move from her native city of Porto to Lisbon.
In her CreativeMornings lecture Inês will tell us how she let her unquenchable curiosity drive her decisions in life and career.
Local partners
Impossible is a global product design company. We are a group of people who have come together to help solve meaningful problems and guide global change.
Second Home is a unique working space and cultural venue located in Cais do Sodré, within the historic Mercado da Ribeira. The space is more than just a place to work — it’s a carefully designed environment that fosters collaboration and creativity. The on-site team is committed to stirring the pot, connecting members with other members, companies, and high-profile visitors, and fostering new opportunities for collaboration that strengthen the community. Second Home’s community is what sets it apart from typical offices and other shared workspaces. In an age where digital communication can often replace face-to-face interaction, Second Home recognizes the value of in-person interaction and the benefits of spontaneity.
Location
Hosted at
Second Home Lisboa
Avenida 24 de Julho (1st floor of Mercado da Ribeira)
Lisbon, Portugal 1200-479
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