Pedro Bandeira, an alumnus of the University of Aveiro, discussed his career as a “business angel” and the significance of entrepreneurial networks. He emphasized the value of fostering collaboration between universities and the business sector to create innovative opportunities for students. Bandeira advocates for the role of business mentors in guiding startups toward growth. He also noted that Portugal’s business environment, while promising, requires stronger support systems to help ventures scale. Overall, he stressed the importance of mentorship and networking in entrepreneurial success.

The “Business Angels Talks” event hosted by Core Angels focused on tokenization and its potential to make tokens more accessible and valuable for angel investors. Key discussions revolved around how tokenization can democratize investment, creating opportunities to fund smaller, high-growth startups. Experts highlighted both the technical and legal aspects, providing insights into the future of token-based investment models. 

Annamaria Tartaglia, Angels4Women and Pedro Bandeira, COREangels, expert business angels present the state of the art of the early stage investing and the best practices to become performing business angels and entrepreneurs Webinar.