Published in The Startup·PinnedAll the Consequences of Remote Work You Hadn’t Thought OfAlthough many companies pulled off relatively seamless transitions to operating fully remote, we are now discovering unforeseen consequences of the sudden switch. The pandemic introduced additional complexity to the equation: typically, even in a natural-born fully remote company, employees aren’t caring for schooling kids while on the job, they’re not…Remote Work11 min read
Published in The Startup·PinnedMember-onlyEurope Tech Scene Is Thriving, This Is WhyEurope’s tech center is now home to over 128.000 companies. The last decade has seen unprecedented growth in funding, jobs, and valuations. So why exactly are startups and established giants coming to Europe? The US Is still where most deals happen for startups but that might change as Europe’s tech…State Of European Tech10 min read
Aug 4Portugal: the Best Place for Remote Workers and Digital NomadsWith exceptional quality of life, welcoming VISA policies and a bustling expat scene, Portugal has ranked the best place to work remotely in the world. It’s official: Portugal is the best country in the world for remote workers. New rankings place the sunny beach-side nation at the top of entrepreneurs…Digital Nomad Lifestyle6 min read
Published in The Startup·Jul 20Automation in the Workplace: the Hidden Burden of Manual Tasks and how Digitisation can HelpManual tasks still steer many tech companies. But is automation on the brink of changing workplaces everywhere? In 1948, an Oldsmobile became the first model ever to use a true automatic transmission. The Hyrda-Matic, developed by GM engineers, was a game-changer. It wasn’t the first automatic transmission, but it was…Automation6 min read
Published in The Startup·Jun 27Portugal Tech Visa: a Gateway to the Entrepreneurial ParadiseTech Visa and other Government support schemes are making it easier to move to Portugal. Entrepreneurs, workers and even celebrities have taken the plunge. Here’s why. Many are the professionals that are moving to our country to take leadership positions within startups or well-established companies: the Mexican Ana Claudia Ruiz…Portugal Tech Visa5 min read
May 31The Future of Work is Decentralised, not IsolatedRuss Perry has been leading a remote team of 500 people for seven years. Pedro Henriques founded a company connecting international businesses and local talent, without underestimating the inherently social characteristics of human beings. Leading Portuguese magazine EXAME brought them together at the same table, to talk about the challenges…Remote First6 min read
May 23EU Headquarters: 5 Reasons why Establishing a Company in Europe MattersCovid, data laws, hybrid work and Brexit may have prompted many to question the need for European headquarters. Here’s why they matter, now more than ever. 30% of the world’s wealth is produced in the EMEA region, an area with a GDP of around $28.7 trillion and the largest addressable…Startup Lessons6 min read
Apr 18The ABCs of Web3: a New Vocabulary for a New InternetWeb3 might be the next phase of the internet, fully decentralised and dependent on blockchain technology. But what does it really mean for the future of work — and society? Everything started with Web1, the early internet we all know. Then, social media brought user-generated content, taking us to a…Web 37 min read
Published in The Startup·Feb 21Right to Disconnect: What are its Implications in a Remote-work World?The right to disconnect legislation, implemented recently in several European countries, aims to separate personal and work life. What does it mean for employers and employees? And is the legislation addressing the actual problems with today’s flexible and remote working culture? When should work end? At the time of writing…Right To Disconnect6 min read
Published in The Startup·Feb 8Startup Growing Pains: Attracting and Retaining Top Talent in a Remote WorldHiring top talent has never been easy, and COVID-19 has only added complexity to the labour market. Here’s how SMEs and startups can compete with larger organisations to attract and retain A-players. Top talent matters. Studies have shown that in highly complex occupations, such as managers or software developers, top…Talent Retention6 min read
