This book is not just a compilation of inspiring stories from entrepreneurs who make things happen in a Portugal with a spirit that goes beyond just tech startups.
This book is more of a toolkit to help you make it happen as well. Let yourself be inspired and listen to that silent emotion that your mind might tell you to ignore, but your heart urges you to pursue.
If you feel like you need to put an end to procrastination once and for all, boost your self-confidence, enhance your self-esteem, get that ‘click’ to finally take the step, or if you simply want to be and do more, this book is for you!
With this book, I will... discover inspiring stories of people from all corners of the world who make things happen in all kinds of contexts and realities!
With this book, I will... travel around the world without leaving home and have the opportunity to 'live' a journey and project that started from scratch.
With this book, I will... take away lessons and key mantras to guide me in making it happen.
With this book, I will... define my personal and professional goals, create new success habits, and much more!
André traveled through a country that makes things happen, a country that goes beyond just tech startups and doesn't appear at Web Summit; a country that, although a key piece in our social and economic fabric, is often forgotten and overlooked.
From this odyssey, which took him to the North and South, to the coast and deep inland, to Madeira and the Azores, André brought back stories of lives and worlds in tourism and agriculture, but also in tattoos and barber shops. These stories will serve as inspiration for all Portuguese who want to start their own business.
And this applies no matter the sector or scale, because the important thing is to make it happen – especially in the delicate moment that Portugal and the world are going through.
A book where the term entrepreneurship takes on a new meaning and reveals itself, definitively, as a lifestyle and attitude that is independent of the environment and time we live in.
One of the best-selling books on motivation and entrepreneurship in Portugal!
Named 'One of the Seven Young People Who Are Transforming the World' by PANGEA (Spain) in 2016, and the following year, the National Youth Council recognized him as 'One of the Twelve Young Leaders of Portugal.'
Currently, he is a faculty member at ISCTE-Executive Education, where he also coordinates the Empowerment postgraduate program. He is one of the most sought-after executive trainers and speakers in Portugal, having lectured to over 150,000 people across nine countries. He holds a Master's degree in Management from ISCTE-IUL, with a specialization in behavioral areas, motivation, strategy, entrepreneurship, and public speaking.
Born in Angra do Heroísmo, he demonstrated his entrepreneurial spirit early on, starting a door-to-door flower selling business at the age of six. At 24, he embarked on a solo expedition around the world to meet entrepreneurs, an experience he chronicled in his first book, the best-seller Faz Acontecer (2015). He is the author and co-author of several works published in Portugal and Spain, and wrote and hosted the television series Faz Acontecer (Canal Q).
He is the founder of several companies, including Faz Acontecer, Mid-Atlantic Hostel, and Volcanic Hostel. Throughout his career, he has raised thousands of euros for social causes and helped hundreds of people pursue and achieve their goals and projects. The connections he has made with over 500 successful individuals worldwide allow him to draw valuable lessons, which he frequently shares in his lectures and training sessions.
Entrepreneurs who have or are starting to make happen the projects they believe in
Executives who seek to inspire themselves and those around them to make things happen, ensuring the professional success of their business.
Young people seeking answers about their personal, academic, or professional journey, where they can make a difference.
Experienced young people who want to find inspiration to keep enjoying life and making things happen.
All those from 8 to 80 who want more out of and in life
Backpacking around the world to meet entrepreneurs and amazing businesses! Signed copy by the author.
