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SIM Conference · Alfândega do Porto (Porto), Portugal · 2 — 4 May
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Startups & Investment Matching | Agenda

Opening Session
09H30 — 09H45
António Dias Martins
Startup Portugal
Ricardo Valente
Porto City Council
Navigating the First Round: The Do's and Dont's
09H45 — 10H10
Mike Sigal
Sigal Ventures
VC Backed Resilience: Building Strong and Agile Businesses
10H10 — 10H35
Marcelo Lebre
Remote
Christine Esserman
Accel
Andreas Klinger
Remote First Capital
Building Big Teams: From Garage to Unicorn
10H35 — 11H00
Benoit Simeray
Squadra
Barbara Matthews
Remote
Patricia Cuenca Margüenda
imatch innovation collective
André Eiras dos Santos
Sword Health
From Risk to Reward: The Stories Behind Investment Wins
11H00 — 11H25
Robin Wauters
Tech.eu
Sara Gonçalves
Actif
Ben Joffe
SOSV
Igor Ryabenkiy
AltaIR Capital
Using drones to fly beyond innovation
11H25 — 11H40
João Ribas
Vodafone
Pedro Meireles Figueiredo
Beyond Vision
Fábio Azevedo
Beyond Vision
Connecting Break
11H40 — 14H00
From 0 to Exit: B-Parts growth powered by Google AI
14H00 — 14H30
Bernardo Correia
Google Portugal
Luís Vieira
B-Parts
Why Europe is Emerging as a Hotspot for Scaling Startups
14H30 — 14H55
Jon Fath
Rauva
Sean Seton-Rogers
PROfounders
Sissel Hansen
Startup Guide
Sama Siddiqui
Startup Genome
Show Me the Money: Exploring Startup Funding Channels
14H55 — 15H20
Katy Huang
MAKR Venture Fund
Pete Benedetto
Endeavor
Sandie Costa
PwC
Pedro Lami
Citigroup
Behind the Curtain: Lessons Learned from Investment Missteps and Setbacks
15H20 — 15H45
Inês Santos Silva
Portuguese Women in Tech
Jason Esseboom
Joyned Capital
Neide Vieira
IPLEXMED
Humberto Ayres Pereira
Rows.com
Regulatory Impact on AI: Doing No Significant Harm
15H45 — 16H10
Catarina Peyroteo Salteiro
European Parliament
Luther Lowe
Y Combinator
Kai Zenner
European Parliament
Manuel Caldeira Cabral
ASF
Opening
10H15 — 10H20
Fireside Chat: The great reset: The state of the VC industry in 2024
10H20 — 10H35
Gil Azevedo
Unicorn Factory Lisboa
Pedro Almeida
Armilar
Pitch Battle: Sustainability & Cleantech
10H35 — 10H50
Fireside Chat: Impact of Acceleration Programs on Startup Development and Investment
10H50 — 11H05
Vijaykant Nadadur
Stride.AI Inc
João Monteiro Fernandes
Plug and Play EMEA Fund Management
Pitch Battle: A.I.
11H05 — 11H20
Nurturing startup hubs
11H20 — 11H45
Gil Azevedo
Unicorn Factory Lisboa
Caterina Foà
Casa do Impacto
Connecting Break
11H45 — 14H30
REVERSE PITCH: Unlocking the power of startups
14H30 — 14H45
Eduardo Barroso
PwC
Overcoming Financial Barriers in Tech & Deeptech Startups
14H45 — 15H00
Guilherme Coelho
Maven Pet
Lurdes Gramaxo
Bynd VC & Investors Portugal
Pitch Battle: Fintech
15H00 — 15H15
MicroHarvest: preparing to scale up.
15H15 — 15H30
Carlos Esteban
Faber
Katelijne Bekers
MicroHarvest
SIM Showcase
09H00 — 17H00
Women Led Ventures: act now to be invested later
10H30 — 11H00
Grow with your Enemy: Transforming Industry Rivalries into Partnerships
11H15 — 11H45
How to engage with investors through your incubator?
12H00 — 12H30
Engaging investors in your community building
14H30 — 15H00
Going Abroad: how to start and where to look for investors?
15H15 — 15H45
Build your MVP in minutes with the help of generative AI
11H00 — 11H45
Márcio Santos
Google Cloud
Investable Value: The Product Founder Mindset
09H45 — 10H15
Sitar Teli
Connect Ventures
Impact in Action: Business & Investment Practices
10H15 — 10H40
Paul Miller
Bethnal Green Ventures
António Miguel
maze impact
Rita Branco
3XP Global
Beyond the Code: Crafting Deep Tech Business Models for the Future
10H40 — 11H05
Verónica Orvalho
Didimo
Joana Rafael
Sensei
Juliana Lim
SGInnovate
The good 'mafias': How Founders Communities Can be Vital for Startups' Growth
11H05 — 11H30
Ricardo Mesquita
Endeavor Portugal
José Salgado
Bizay
Anabela Ferreira
Intraplas S. A.
Nuno Pinto
Coverflex
Crafting Innovation in Uncertain Times
11H30 — 11H50
Stephan Morais
Indico Capital Partners
Diogo Mónica
Anchorage Digital
Mike Butcher
TechCrunch
Relentlessly Building
11H50 — 12H05
Marcelo Lebre
Remote
Connecting Break
12H05 — 14H00
Escaping the Pilot Dead Valley
14H05 — 14H30
Ana Casaca
Galp
Luís Pedro Cardoso
Vodafone
Ricardo Marvão
Co-Founder
Marlos Silva
MC Sonae
SaaS Success Blueprint: Scaling Strategies
14H30 — 14H55
Felipe Avila da Costa
Infraspeak
Simon Small
SaaS Elevator
Will Bennett
Seedcamp
EmpowerHer: Strategic Fundraising for Women Founders
14H55 — 15H20
Anne-Charlotte Joubert
INVEST'HER project
Hedi Mardisoo
Cachet
Maria Moura Oliveira
UPTEC
Responsible AI: What's the role of startups?
15H20 — 15H45
Helena Moniz
Universidade de Lisboa/INESC-ID, Unbabel
Calvary Rogers
Google Cloud AI and Industry Solutions
Carlos Resende
Techstars Startup Digest
Paulo Dimas
Center for Responsible AI
Prime Yourself to Success
09H30 — 10H00
Miguel Damas
Prime Human Performance
Opening
10H15 — 10H20
Maximizing Investment Value in Artificial Intelligence
10H20 — 10H35
Marcelo Sousa
Reviewpad
Pitch Battle: Healthtech & Wellness
10H35 — 10H50
Pitch Battle: Prevention & Security
11H05 — 11H20
Google for Startups: Learn about Google’s Acceleration Programs
11H35 — 11H50
Nelson Luciano
Google
Connecting Break
12H00 — 14H30
Inovagaia: Startup With Us
14H30 — 14H45
Funding and Scaling Startups From Outside a Tier 1 City
14H45 — 15H00
Michael Cockburn
Desana
Mark Hogarth
Techstart Ventures
Pitch Battle: Agritech & Foodtech
15H00 — 15H15
Cross Innovation: Arts disrupting tech, tech enhancing creativity
15H15 — 15H30
André Forte
UPTEC
SIM Showcase
09H00 — 17H00
Why is diversity important for my growth?
10H30 — 11H00
Opening
10H15 — 10H20
António Dias Martins
Startup Portugal
Founder Tales Live (Podcast)
10H20 — 11H20
Álvaro Samagaio
Founder Tales
Diogo Malafaya
Founder Tales
Cristina Fonseca
Indico Capital
André Jordão
Barkyn
SIM Stage
Opening Session
09H30 — 09H45
SIM Stage
António Dias Martins
Startup Portugal
Ricardo Valente
Porto City Council
Navigating the First Round: The Do's and Dont's
09H45 — 10H10
SIM Stage
Learn about the dos and don'ts of securing investment: from preparing for fundraising to negotiating term sheets and building investor relationships. Whether you're a founder seeking investment or an investor supporting early-stage ventures, this session provides practical guidance and real-world experiences to navigate the investment landscape effectively.
Mike Sigal
Sigal Ventures
VC Backed Resilience: Building Strong and Agile Businesses
10H10 — 10H35
SIM Stage
Explore practical guidance for navigating the startup landscape, covering survival strategies, fundraising tactics, and scaling techniques. Learn from real-world case studies and insights into founder-VC dynamics, offering actionable advice for securing funding and building successful partnerships in the startup ecosystem.
Marcelo Lebre
Remote
Christine Esserman
Accel
Andreas Klinger
Remote First Capital
Building Big Teams: From Garage to Unicorn
10H35 — 11H00
SIM Stage
Discover strategies, challenges, and successes in scaling teams from startup to unicorn status. Explore effective team-building methods, essential leadership principles, and the complexities of talent acquisition.
Benoit Simeray
Squadra
Barbara Matthews
Remote
Patricia Cuenca Margüenda
imatch innovation collective
André Eiras dos Santos
Sword Health
From Risk to Reward: The Stories Behind Investment Wins
11H00 — 11H25
SIM Stage
Explore strategies, insights, and lessons learned in identifying promising investment opportunities, conducting due diligence, and navigating risks. Gain valuable insights from real-life success stories and learn how investors adapt to market dynamics, manage risks, and maximize returns.
Robin Wauters
Tech.eu
Sara Gonçalves
Actif
Ben Joffe
SOSV
Igor Ryabenkiy
AltaIR Capital
Using drones to fly beyond innovation
11H25 — 11H40
SIM Stage
Learn through a real-life example on how startups can work together with Vodafone, unlocking the power of innovation to foster meaningful relationships and driving collaborative progress towards a brighter, interconnected future!
João Ribas
Vodafone
Pedro Meireles Figueiredo
Beyond Vision
Fábio Azevedo
Beyond Vision
Connecting Break
11H40 — 14H00
SIM Stage
From 0 to Exit: B-Parts growth powered by Google AI
14H00 — 14H30
SIM Stage
Fireside chat between Bernardo Correia, Country Director of Google Portugal, and Luís Vieira, CEO and Founder of B-Parts about the amazing journey of this startup that went from idea to becoming Europe's biggest auto parts website with a successful exit in just a few years. Now entering the US market, Luís and Bernardo will talk about the ingredients for success, especially funding, internationalisation and using AI tools to scale in cost effective ways.
Bernardo Correia
Google Portugal
Luís Vieira
B-Parts
Why Europe is Emerging as a Hotspot for Scaling Startups
14H30 — 14H55
SIM Stage
Gain insights into Europe's startup ecosystem, including recent investment trends and government policies driving innovation. Explore the continent's unique strengths, such as access to talent and diverse markets, contributing to its growing prominence on the global startup stage.
Jon Fath
Rauva
Sean Seton-Rogers
PROfounders
Sissel Hansen
Startup Guide
Sama Siddiqui
Startup Genome
Show Me the Money: Exploring Startup Funding Channels
14H55 — 15H20
SIM Stage
This session explores diverse funding avenues for startups, including traditional options like loans, the dynamics of venture capital and angel investing, crowdfunding nuances, corporate venture capital benefits, government grants, and unconventional funding alternatives.
Katy Huang
MAKR Venture Fund
Pete Benedetto
Endeavor
Sandie Costa
PwC
Pedro Lami
Citigroup
Behind the Curtain: Lessons Learned from Investment Missteps and Setbacks
15H20 — 15H45
SIM Stage
Explore firsthand experiences of investors and entrepreneurs as they reflect on challenges and setbacks in their investment journey. Learn from missteps and failures, gaining valuable perspectives on resilience and risk management.
Inês Santos Silva
Portuguese Women in Tech
Jason Esseboom
Joyned Capital
Neide Vieira
IPLEXMED
Humberto Ayres Pereira
Rows.com
Regulatory Impact on AI: Doing No Significant Harm
15H45 — 16H10
SIM Stage
Embark on an exploration of the latest AI regulation, where global collaboration is essential for keeping pace with technological advancements. Discover the trends shaping AI's future, including innovative approaches and the dynamic interplay between regulators, industry, and society.
Catarina Peyroteo Salteiro
European Parliament
Luther Lowe
Y Combinator
Kai Zenner
European Parliament
Manuel Caldeira Cabral
ASF
Startup Stage
Opening
10H15 — 10H20
Startup Stage
Fireside Chat: The great reset: The state of the VC industry in 2024
10H20 — 10H35
Startup Stage
The state of VC in Portugal and also recent developments in the industry worldwide.
Gil Azevedo
Unicorn Factory Lisboa
Pedro Almeida
Armilar
Pitch Battle: Sustainability & Cleantech
10H35 — 10H50
Startup Stage
Fireside Chat: Impact of Acceleration Programs on Startup Development and Investment
10H50 — 11H05
Startup Stage
Exploring how acceleration programs not only prepare startups for capital raising but also provide investors with access to companies with high scalability potential.
Vijaykant Nadadur
Stride.AI Inc
João Monteiro Fernandes
Plug and Play EMEA Fund Management
Pitch Battle: A.I.
11H05 — 11H20
Startup Stage
Nurturing startup hubs
11H20 — 11H45
Startup Stage
Join reps from Unicorn Factory, Startup Braga, Casa do Impacto, top-ranked incubators, for insights on fostering innovation, talent, and growth in successful startup hubs.
Gil Azevedo
Unicorn Factory Lisboa
Caterina Foà
Casa do Impacto
Connecting Break
11H45 — 14H30
Startup Stage
REVERSE PITCH: Unlocking the power of startups
14H30 — 14H45
Startup Stage
Startups face unique challenges. Discover how PwC is partnering with startups to unlock their full potential. In "Unlocking the Power of Startups", learn how we tackle common startup hurdles, forge powerful collaborations, and host exciting events designed to fuel your business's growth.
Eduardo Barroso
PwC
Overcoming Financial Barriers in Tech & Deeptech Startups
14H45 — 15H00
Startup Stage
Exploring strategies for tech startups to overcome financial barriers and secure investments at different growth stages.
Guilherme Coelho
Maven Pet
Lurdes Gramaxo
Bynd VC & Investors Portugal
Pitch Battle: Fintech
15H00 — 15H15
Startup Stage
MicroHarvest: preparing to scale up.
15H15 — 15H30
Startup Stage
Microharvest produces sustainable SCP (single cell protein) from food and agriculture sidestreams. Focussing on being a B2B ingredient supplier means the need to be able to produce large amounts to be a reliable supplier for top tier companies. In the session it will be discussed what steps the company is taking to prepare to produce at this scale and what is the role that Portugal plays in this strategy.
Carlos Esteban
Faber
Katelijne Bekers
MicroHarvest
SIM Showcase
SIM Showcase
09H00 — 17H00
SIM Showcase
Roundtables Room
Women Led Ventures: act now to be invested later
10H30 — 11H00
Roundtables Room
Grow with your Enemy: Transforming Industry Rivalries into Partnerships
11H15 — 11H45
Roundtables Room
Should we rethink competition and explore the untapped potential of turning rivals into allies? Join the discussion to dive into the complexities, the potential benefits, the strategies and the impact of partnering in a competitive landscape. Can we truly thrive by collaborating with our enemies?
How to engage with investors through your incubator?
12H00 — 12H30
Roundtables Room
Engaging investors in your community building
14H30 — 15H00
Roundtables Room
Going Abroad: how to start and where to look for investors?
15H15 — 15H45
Roundtables Room
Workshops Room
Build your MVP in minutes with the help of generative AI
11H00 — 11H45
Workshops Room
Márcio Santos
Google Cloud
SIM Stage
Investable Value: The Product Founder Mindset
09H45 — 10H15
SIM Stage
How VCs pick founders? What are the key attributes that improve the odds of success for venture-backed founders?
Sitar Teli
Connect Ventures
Impact in Action: Business & Investment Practices
10H15 — 10H40
SIM Stage
Discover the transformative power of impact investing, which integrates social and environmental goals with financial returns. Explore its role in driving positive change and delivering competitive financial outcomes, as impact investors strategically allocate capital to ventures generating measurable social or environmental benefits.
Paul Miller
Bethnal Green Ventures
António Miguel
maze impact
Rita Branco
3XP Global
Beyond the Code: Crafting Deep Tech Business Models for the Future
10H40 — 11H05
SIM Stage
Embark on a journey through the Deep Tech Landscape, where we unravel current trends and future trajectories. Discover innovative Business Model approaches and identify promising Market Opportunities. Learn about effective Commercialization Strategies and the power of Collaboration and Partnerships in scaling. Navigate the realm of Funding and Investment tailored for Deep Tech startups, and draw inspiration from Success Stories along the way.
Verónica Orvalho
Didimo
Joana Rafael
Sensei
Juliana Lim
SGInnovate
The good 'mafias': How Founders Communities Can be Vital for Startups' Growth
11H05 — 11H30
SIM Stage
From the early start, entrepreneurs can leverage their (local/ global) community in several ways to help their new ventures grow.
Purposeful networking is key. Joining a community gives founders access to a vast network of fellow founders, investors, mentors, partners, corporations etc., with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Entrepreneurs can leverage these connections to gain insights, share experiences on how to grow a business, advice that can help avoid specific mistakes, access to capital, support on expansion and opportunities that would otherwise be difficult to obtain. A clear incentive to be “connected” is also the unique pier to pier learning experience amongst founders, including gaining feedback on products/ services from those who have “walked on their shoes” before.
Ricardo Mesquita
Endeavor Portugal
José Salgado
Bizay
Anabela Ferreira
Intraplas S. A.
Nuno Pinto
Coverflex
Crafting Innovation in Uncertain Times
11H30 — 11H50
SIM Stage
In this insightful interview, journalist and moderator Mike Butcher sits down with Diogo Mónica from Anchorage Digital and Stephan Morais from Indico Capital to explore the intersection of digital assets, blockchain technology, and venture capital
Stephan Morais
Indico Capital Partners
Diogo Mónica
Anchorage Digital
Mike Butcher
TechCrunch
Relentlessly Building
11H50 — 12H05
SIM Stage
In the world of startups, where change is the only constant, continuous innovation is what sets successful companies apart.
Marcelo Lebre
Remote
Connecting Break
12H05 — 14H00
SIM Stage
Escaping the Pilot Dead Valley
14H05 — 14H30
SIM Stage
A tale as old as time, after successfully initiating a pilot project with corporate the progress stalls, and scaling becomes difficult. Understand the causes, learn how to navigate corporate structures, foster engagement and more.
Ana Casaca
Galp
Luís Pedro Cardoso
Vodafone
Ricardo Marvão
Co-Founder
Marlos Silva
MC Sonae
SaaS Success Blueprint: Scaling Strategies
14H30 — 14H55
SIM Stage
Step into the realm of SaaS growth strategies where market dynamics, customer acquisition, product development, scaling operations, retention tactics, monetization, and partnerships optimization reign supreme for sustainable growth in the vibrant SaaS sector. Discover the latest trends and opportunities in the ever-evolving SaaS market, from growth projections to emerging niches. It's your gateway to unlocking the potential of SaaS success!
Felipe Avila da Costa
Infraspeak
Simon Small
SaaS Elevator
Will Bennett
Seedcamp
EmpowerHer: Strategic Fundraising for Women Founders
14H55 — 15H20
SIM Stage
Embark on a journey to overcome gender bias in fundraising and venture capital, armed with powerful strategies and insights. Craft a pitch that shines a spotlight on your startup's unique strengths and potential, setting the stage for success. Harness the power of networking and mentorship to access invaluable resources, support, and guidance along the fundraising path. And when it comes to negotiating investment terms and valuations, do it with confidence and assertiveness, paving the way for a prosperous future.
Anne-Charlotte Joubert
INVEST'HER project
Hedi Mardisoo
Cachet
Maria Moura Oliveira
UPTEC
Responsible AI: What's the role of startups?
15H20 — 15H45
SIM Stage
Explore the transformative journey of Ethical AI Development, ensuring fairness, transparency, and societal well-being. Navigate regulatory compliance, collaborate with stakeholders, and build trust in AI systems. Educate and raise awareness while fostering sustainability for responsible innovation.
Helena Moniz
Universidade de Lisboa/INESC-ID, Unbabel
Calvary Rogers
Google Cloud AI and Industry Solutions
Carlos Resende
Techstars Startup Digest
Paulo Dimas
Center for Responsible AI
Startup Stage
Prime Yourself to Success
09H30 — 10H00
Startup Stage
Miguel Damas
Prime Human Performance
Opening
10H15 — 10H20
Startup Stage
Maximizing Investment Value in Artificial Intelligence
10H20 — 10H35
Startup Stage
Discussing how AI startups can attract significant investments and how investors can identify and evaluate high-potential opportunities in the field of AI.
Marcelo Sousa
Reviewpad
Pitch Battle: Healthtech & Wellness
10H35 — 10H50
Startup Stage
Pitch Battle: Prevention & Security
11H05 — 11H20
Startup Stage
Google for Startups: Learn about Google’s Acceleration Programs
11H35 — 11H50
Startup Stage
Nelson Luciano
Google
Connecting Break
12H00 — 14H30
Startup Stage
Inovagaia: Startup With Us
14H30 — 14H45
Startup Stage
Startup with us. The motto that best defines INOVAGAIA. We are a technology-based incubator that invests in pioneering projects, especially technological ones. We challenge startups to bet on their creativity and value. We consolidate our support on the basis of internationally renowned companies. We combine synergies with municipal investment policies. We grow together: the promoters, the city, the economy, the country. INOVAGAIA, as a technological hub, aims to attract new entrepreneurs to the Porto Metropolitan Area, with a special focus on the city of Vila Nova de Gaia.
Funding and Scaling Startups From Outside a Tier 1 City
14H45 — 15H00
Startup Stage
Goal of a tech company selling to a global market is to quickly align with the behaviours of top tier market based companies - not the local startups.
How can early capital help these companies reach escape velocity, and raise money from top tier markets as soon as possible?
Is there leverage for founders and early investors in non-tier 1 markets from default lower op ex?
Michael Cockburn
Desana
Mark Hogarth
Techstart Ventures
Pitch Battle: Agritech & Foodtech
15H00 — 15H15
Startup Stage
Cross Innovation: Arts disrupting tech, tech enhancing creativity
15H15 — 15H30
Startup Stage
Cross Innovation is a joint effort between artists and tech professionals to disrupt processes and push product development further into the future. It is the need of the present, to make technology future compatible and generate artistic outputs that translate the material reality of the nowadays.
André Forte
UPTEC
SIM Showcase
SIM Showcase
09H00 — 17H00
SIM Showcase
Roundtables Room
Why is diversity important for my growth?
10H30 — 11H00
Roundtables Room
Startup Stage
Opening
10H15 — 10H20
Startup Stage
António Dias Martins
Startup Portugal
Founder Tales Live (Podcast)
10H20 — 11H20
Startup Stage
This is a special live episode of Founder Tales featuring Cristina Fonseca of Talkdesk and André Jordão of Barkyn. In this relaxed conversation, we delve into their startup stories, from the spark of the initial idea to the creation of their products. Discover how they validated their business concepts and managed the challenges of scaling. The discussion will also cover the personal skills and pivotal decisions that shaped their entrepreneurial journeys, providing insights for anyone fascinated by the process of building a successful startup.
Álvaro Samagaio
Founder Tales
Diogo Malafaya
Founder Tales
Cristina Fonseca
Indico Capital
André Jordão
Barkyn