The Team

We are specialists in being multifaceted: We are business managers, and also marketeers, we are financial managers and part-time psychologists. We are experienced in creating experiences, ideas and businesses. We are young, creative and dynamic. We are, above all, a team. We move together, to move worlds.

Luís Matos Martins

Impossible Maker, CEO

The one that from possible ideas, makes the impossible! CEO of Territórios Criativos, with more than 10 years of experience in management and dynamization of business incubators. Non-executive administrator of AlgarExperience and Science4you and managing director of GEN Portugal. Responsible for the creation and management of several business incubators in Portugal, such as Mafra & Ericeira Business Factory, Loures INOVA, Alvaiázere+ and Startup Portimão. Was general manager of DNA Cascais and AUDAX – Entrepreneurship Centre of ISCTE-IUL. Luis was the administration president of TEC Labs – Faculdade de Ciências da Universidade de Lisboa. Lecturer at ISCTE-IUL, ISMAT and ISG, where he teaches entrepreneurship, business project and finance. Adviser of several master thesis in the field of entrepreneurship and finance and has articles published, namely in the areas of entrepreneurship, innovation and NGO’s. Jury and mentor in dozens of entrepreneurship contests. He specializes in strategic planning, training, entrepreneurship and finance. Leader of several youth organizations, such as UPAJE and Tese. He was a member and is part of the board of National Youth Council and several youth associations.

Teresa Preta

Mrs. Get-it-Done, CEO

Act, Agitate, and Speed Up – Teresa is an action professional! CEO of Territórios Criativos, with more than 5 years of experience in the management and dynamization of business incubators. Lecturer in the Executive Master in Tourism and Hospitality Management, in ISMAT. Teresa was executive director of Mafra & Ericeira Business Factory and consultant in the launch of Loures INOVA. Consultant, mentor and trainer in the business incubators StartUp Portimão and Alvaiázere+. Coordinator of the programs organized in partnership with Turismo de Portugal, under the Fostering Innovation in Tourism protocol: Tourism Up, Taste Up, and Net me Up. Responsible for the dynamization on international initiatives in Portuguese incubators: Get in The Ring, Startup Europe Week, Global Entrepreneurship Network, Ignite, etc. Co-author of published articles related with entrepreneurship. Speaker and moderator of several entrepreneurship related initiatives. Jury in dozens of entrepreneurship contests. Entrepreneur in the food sector. GEN Portugal delegate, the entrepreneurship platform, present in more than 170 countries worldwide.

Vanessa Batista

The Eagle Eye, Project Coordinator - Entrepreneurship Programs

The eagle’s vision in a sharp-witted coordinator! Project Coordinator at Territórios Criativos and coordinator of the business incubator Alvaiázere+. She’s also the coordinator of the entrepreneurship programs. Coordinated several projects and acceleration programs, such as Tourism Up, in partnership with Turismo de Portugal. Is responsible for the organization of several initiatives and training programs. Trainer and projects’ mentor – development and validation of business models. Worked as a salesperson at Chilli Beans.

André Sequeira

Number Whisperer, Financial Manager

The guardian of the company's treasury and master of accounts! Financial manager at Territórios Criativos. With almost 20 years of experience in the financial management of business groups and entities in the non-profit sector, he was a mentor and jury in entrepreneurship programs. He founded Make it Bizz Consulting, a company dedicated to consulting services and leveraging business growth. He specializes in finance and taxation. Master in Management and Post-Graduate in Management Control at ISCTE. Loves to run and play paddle!

Raquel Oliveira

The Trainer of Trainers, Project Manager

Trainer not only of collaborators - but also of collaborative people! Raquel is a project manager at Territórios Criativos. She is a trainer with experience in the behavioral, interpersonal and corporate areas, having already done training in several companies. Has international experience in social intervention. She worked for several years with UPAJE - União para a Acção Cultural e Juvenil e Educativa, where she developed skills in the promotion of recreational activities for children from 6 to 18 years.

José Amarelinho

The Territory Master, Project Manager

With roots in Aljezur, José lives in an intense search to accumulate the word TERRITORY in his repertoire: graduated in Public Administration and Territory Politics and attending Master in Sustainable Urbanism and Territorial Planning, the next logical step would be to join the Territórios Criativos team! With extensive experience with Associations and Municipalities, he is now Mentor, Trainer and Project Coordinator at Territórios Criativos, being part of the latest Entrepreneurship in Schools project, with the Intermunicipal Community of The Region of Leiria. But don't be fooled by this obsession with territories, because deep down one of your biggest vices is bodyboarding and the sea!

Rui Rosa

The Young Spirit, Project Manager

The Persons' Person! Degree in Human Resources Management at ISMAT and Master's in Pedagogy of eLearning at Universidade Aberta. The only sport he practices is the taste for learning. An “forever young” with a life dedicated to the associative movement (academic, sports, cultural), he was and still is president of several associations. He was a trainer for 15 years and then went on to other work activities, from vigilant to administrative and HR. He has already collaborated in some investigations as a High School teacher and also in the elaboration of articles on Open Educational Resources. He likes to organize events and feedback in order to improve his performance. He defines himself as a peaceful nonconformist and loves working with People!

Sofia Agostinho

Miss Many Faces, Project Manager

With a Law degree, currently attending a Master's degree in Law & Technology and with previous experience in law firms, Sofia has several interests, from Visual Arts, Entrepreneurship, Volunteering, Sales and more, it is undoubtedly multifaceted! With a highly developed creative spirit and good communication skills, she is part of the Territórios Criativos' team and is one of the faces of the Entrepreneurship in Schools project, in partnership with the Intermunicipal Community of the Leiria Region.

Bárbara Gomes

The Baby Marketer, Marketing Assistant

New blood, new ideas! Bárbara accepted the challenge of and became a Marketing trainee at Territórios Criativos, in search of professionalism and new dynamics. She is studying Marketing, Public Relations, Communication and Advertising and believes that this is her future! In her spare time, she does not miss the opportunity to see the sea, since is like a ``soul cleaning`` kind of vibe!

Jacinta Jesus

Mother of the Team, Administrative and Logistics Assistant

Kindergarten teacher

António Cordeiro

Trainer on call, Mentor and Trainer

Identifies the 9 types of personalities, is the “Guess Who?” of the company! Mentor and Trainer at Territórios Criativos. António is a business and life coach. He is mentor, co-founder and partner of enneaPlay, and Quantic9 – Enneagram & Coaching Experts. He’s the president of the general association of Eneagrama Portugal. He is an Enneagram teacher, certified by the School of Narrative Tradition, USA, and guest lecturer in the postgraduate studies in IT Governance, in the areas of leadership, coaching, and enneagram at Lusófona University. Has professional experience in franchising, management and sports management.

Bárbara Leão de Carvalho

The Echo of Eco-management, Mentor and Trainer

Enthusiast for healthy and sustainable business solutions! In love with sustainability, Bárbara has a PhD in Marketing for the Sustainability, and holds a Master’s degree in Management. Is the co-founder and executive director of Biovilla. In the past 10 years developed and managed all the procedures for the touristic licensing in Arrábida’s Natural Park, and gathered the necessary funds to build the “BioVilla Sustentabilidade”, A natural tourism facility that was considered one of the biggest projects to the sustainable development of the country. Combines the academic knowledge in Sustainable Marketing with her entrepreneurial vein, connected to her professional experience in big multinationals, such as Unilever and L’oreal, to deliver business solutions and brand positioning through the use of unique and non-conventional techniques that increase the social and environmental value. It has her own consulting company named “The Good Brands”.

André Lopes

The Good Vibes Mentor, Mentor and Trainer

A mentor with an open mind! Mentor and Trainer at Territórios Criativos. Founder and CEO of Wave Consulting, a company that offers consulting services to the water and wastewater market. Has more than 10 years of experience in companies like EPAL, Quimitécnica, e a Grundfos. Holds the Lisbon MBA degree, from Nova School of Business and Economics and Católica Lisbon School of Business and Economics.

Pedro Baião

Master of Finance, Mentor and Trainer

Financier with Confidence! Mentor and Trainer in Creative Territories, he managed and coordinated the financial department of TESE – Association for the development and its branches. He was the financial manager and coordinator of the financial departments of several companies. Responsible for the department of training in LDN II – Formação Profissional S.A. He’s a member of the order of accountants and participated in several professional training courses related to project management, entrepreneurship and cultural animation.

Jéssica Costa

The Entrepreneurial Driver, Project Manager

Driver of the entrepreneurial spirit! Tennis player and passionate about diving in the sea and sunsets. She loves new challenges and gives herself with all her energy to what she proposes. She was the President at her Students Association and is specialized in local accommodation. Degree in Economics and Master in Tourism.

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The one that from possible ideas, makes the impossible!

CEO of Territórios Criativos, with more than 10 years of experience in management and dynamization of business incubators. Non-executive administrator of AlgarExperience and Science4you and managing director of GEN Portugal. Responsible for the creation and management of several business incubators in Portugal, such as Mafra & Ericeira Business Factory, Loures INOVA, Alvaiázere+ and Startup Portimão. Was general manager of DNA Cascais and AUDAX – Entrepreneurship Centre of ISCTE-IUL. Luis was the administration president of TEC Labs – Faculdade de Ciências da Universidade de Lisboa. Lecturer at ISCTE-IUL, ISMAT and ISG, where he teaches entrepreneurship, business project and finance. Adviser of several master thesis in the field of entrepreneurship and finance and has articles published, namely in the areas of entrepreneurship, innovation and NGO’s. Jury and mentor in dozens of entrepreneurship contests. He specializes in strategic planning, training, entrepreneurship and finance. Leader of several youth organizations, such as UPAJE and Tese. He was a member and is part of the board of National Youth Council and several youth associations.

Luís Matos Martins

Impossible Maker

CEO

Act, Agitate, and Speed Up – Teresa is an action professional!

CEO of Territórios Criativos, with more than 5 years of experience in the management and dynamization of business incubators. Lecturer in the Executive Master in Tourism and Hospitality Management, in ISMAT. Teresa was executive director of Mafra & Ericeira Business Factory and consultant in the launch of Loures INOVA. Consultant, mentor and trainer in the business incubators StartUp Portimão and Alvaiázere+. Coordinator of the programs organized in partnership with Turismo de Portugal, under the Fostering Innovation in Tourism protocol: Tourism Up, Taste Up, and Net me Up. Responsible for the dynamization on international initiatives in Portuguese incubators: Get in The Ring, Startup Europe Week, Global Entrepreneurship Network, Ignite, etc. Co-author of published articles related with entrepreneurship. Speaker and moderator of several entrepreneurship related initiatives. Jury in dozens of entrepreneurship contests. Entrepreneur in the food sector. GEN Portugal delegate, the entrepreneurship platform, present in more than 170 countries worldwide.

Teresa Preta

Mrs. Get-it-Done

CEO

The eagle’s vision in a sharp-witted coordinator!

Project Coordinator at Territórios Criativos and coordinator of the business incubator Alvaiázere+. She’s also the coordinator of the entrepreneurship programs. Coordinated several projects and acceleration programs, such as Tourism Up, in partnership with Turismo de Portugal. Is responsible for the organization of several initiatives and training programs. Trainer and projects’ mentor – development and validation of business models. Worked as a salesperson at Chilli Beans.

Vanessa Batista

The Eagle Eye

Project Coordinator – Entrepreneurship Programs

The guardian of the company's treasury and master of accounts!

Financial manager at Territórios Criativos. With almost 20 years of experience in the financial management of business groups and entities in the non-profit sector, he was a mentor and jury in entrepreneurship programs. He founded Make it Bizz Consulting, a company dedicated to consulting services and leveraging business growth. He specializes in finance and taxation. Master in Management and Post-Graduate in Management Control at ISCTE. Loves to run and play paddle!

André Sequeira

Number Whisperer

Financial Manager

Formadora não só de colaboradores – de pessoas colaboradoras!

A Raquel é gestora de projetos nos Territórios Criativos, assim como mentora e consultora em diversos programas de empreendedorismo. Mestre em Psicologia e atualmente a frequentar a Pós-Graduação em Gestão de Instituições e Associações da Economia Social, desenvolve a sua atividade profissional no conhecimento das emoções e comportamentos humanos e na gestão das relações em equipas. É formadora com experiência nas áreas comportamentais, interpessoais e corporativas, tendo já realizado formações em várias empresas e organizações. Tem experiência internacional em intervenção social e trabalhou vários anos com a associação juvenil UPAJE, onde desenvolveu competências na dinamização de atividades lúdico-pedagógicas para crianças dos 6 aos 18 anos. É co-autora do livro "Dinâmicas com Confiança".

Raquel Oliveira

The Trainer of Trainers

Project Manager

Não há território que lhe escape!

Com raízes em Aljezur, o José vive numa busca intensa por acumular a palavra TERRITÓRIO no seu reportório: licenciado em Administração Pública e Políticas do Território e a frequentar Mestrado em Urbanismo Sustentável e Ordenamento do Território, o próximo passo mais lógico seria juntar-se à equipa dos Territórios Criativos! Com vasta experiência com Associações e Municípios, é agora Mentor, Formador e Coordenador de Projetos dos Territórios Criativos, fazendo parte do mais recente projeto de Empreendedorismo nas Escolas, com a CIMRL - Comunidade Intermunicipal Da Região De Leiria. Mas não se deixem enganar por esta obsessão por territórios, pois, lá no fundo, um dos seus maiores vícios é o bodyboard e o mar!

José Amarelinho

The Territory Master

Project Manager

The Persons' Person!

Degree in Human Resources Management at ISMAT and Master's in Pedagogy of eLearning at Universidade Aberta. The only sport he practices is the taste for learning. An “forever young” with a life dedicated to the associative movement (academic, sports, cultural), he was and still is president of several associations. He was a trainer for 15 years and then went on to other work activities, from vigilant to administrative and HR. He has already collaborated in some investigations as a High School teacher and also in the elaboration of articles on Open Educational Resources. He likes to organize events and feedback in order to improve his performance. He defines himself as a peaceful nonconformist and loves working with People!

Rui Rosa

The Young Spirit

Project Manager

From Law directly to Territórios!

Sofia Agostinho

Miss Many Faces

Project Manager

New blood, new ideas!

Bárbara accepted the challenge of and became a Marketing trainee at Territórios Criativos, in search of professionalism and new dynamics. She is studying Marketing, Public Relations, Communication and Advertising and believes that this is her future! In her spare time, she does not miss the opportunity to see the sea, since is like a "soul cleaning" kind of vibe!

Bárbara Gomes

The Baby Marketer

Marketing Assistant

Mother of the Team

Educadora de Infância

Jacinta Jesus

Mother of the Team

Assistente Administrativa e de Logística

Identifica os nove tipos de personalidade, é o quem-é-quem da empresa!

Mentor e Formador nos Territórios Criativos. É business and life coach. É mentor, co-fundador e partner da Enneaplay, e da Quantic9 - Enneagram & Coaching Experts. É Presidente da Assembleia Geral da Associação Eneagrama Portugal. É professor de Eneagrama certificado pela escola de Tradição Narrativa, USA, e professor convidado nas pós-graduações em IT Governance nas áreas de liderança, coaching e eneagrama na U.Lusófona. Tem experiência profissional em franchising, gestão e gestão do desporto.

António Cordeiro

Trainer on Call

Mentor and Trainer

Entusiasta por soluções empresariais saudáveis e sustentáveis.

Apaixonada por sustentabilidade, Doutorada em Marketing para a sustentabilidade, mestrada em gestão e co-fundadora e diretora executiva da Cooperativa Biovilla. Nos últimos 10 anos desenvolveu e geriu todos os procedimentos para o licenciamento turístico no Parque Natural da Arrábida e angariou o investimento necessário para construir o turismo de natureza que veio a ser considerado um dos maiores projetos para o desenvolvimento sustentável do país. A Bárbara cruza e conjuga os conhecimentos académicos na área do Marketing para a Sustentabilidade, com a sua vertente empreendedora vincada, à experiência profissional em grandes multinacionais como Unilever e L’Oreal, concretizando soluções de negócios e posicionamento de marca através de técnicas não convencionais e únicas que aumentam o valor social e ambiental, através da sua própria marca de consultoria The Good Brands.

Bárbara Leão

The Echo of Eco-management

Mentor and Trainer

Um mentor com a mente aberta!

Mentor e Formador nos Territórios Criativos. Fundou e é CEO da Wave Consullting, uma empresa que presta serviços de consultoria a empresas relacionadas com o mercado da água, ambiente e sustentabilidade. Tem mais de 10 anos de experiência em empresas como a EPAL, a Quimitécnica e a Grundfos. Tem o Lisbon MBA da Nova School of Business and Economics e da Católica Lisbon School of Business and Economics.

André Lopes

The Good Vibes Mentor

Mentor and Trainer

Financier with Confidence!

Mentor and Trainer in Creative Territories, he managed and coordinated the financial department of TESE – Association for the development and its branches. He was the financial manager and coordinator of the financial departments of several companies. Responsible for the department of training in LDN II – Formação Profissional S.A. He’s a member of the order of accountants and participated in several professional training courses related to project management, entrepreneurship and cultural animation.

Pedro Baião

Master of Finance

Mentor and Trainer

Condutora do espírito empreendedor

Praticante de ténis e apaixonada por mergulhos no mar e pores-do-sol. Adora novos desafios e entrega-se com toda a energia ao que se propõe. Foi Presidente da Associação de Estudantes no Secundário e é especialista em alojamento local. Licenciada em Economia e com Master em Turismo.