The Heart and Hustle of Portugal

Virgílio Bento‌:‌ “It’s moronic to advise the younger generation that to be successful you need to leave Portugal”

Virgilio Bento, CEO of Sword Health and leader of one of Portugal’s notable unicorn companies joins host Tony Gonçalves for this episode of The Heart and Hustle of Portugal. Known as “V” among friends, Virgilio discusses why success doesn’t require leaving Portugal and emphasises the significance of fostering local talent and investment

V offers his straightforward insights on leadership, stressing the importance of focusing on value creation over chasing unicorn status.

A Sword Health, cofundada por Virgílio Bento, foi o primeiro ‘unicórnio’ de origem portuguesa a anunciar uma ronda desde 2022
Pau Storch

He also delves into the strengths of Portuguese culture and shares some of his personal favorite Portuguese dishes.

Tiago Pereira Santos

With a mission to put Portuguese businesses and leaders on the global stage, Tony founded The Evrose Group to invest in, mentor, and advise Portuguese companies on growth and transformation, elevating businesses and leaders on the global stage.

In this series of insightful conversations, he brings that focus to life as he sits down with a variety of fascinating individuals who carry Portugal in their hearts and bring its spirit to life through their work, vision, and passion. From trailblazing entrepreneurs to cultural ambassadors, each guest shares their unique journey of how Portuguese identity manifests globally.

This podcast explores the rich tapestry of Portuguese culture, its impact on the world stage, and the drive that continues to produce talent and attract entrepreneurs from around the globe. Through these engaging discussions, join Tony and his guests as they reflect and connect on the values, work ethic, and cosmopolitan nature or, at times, the quiet introspection that define the Portuguese experience.

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