Startup related topic discussion
with Rui Gouveia
Brainstorm with an experience startup mentor about any pending decision or challenge. Unbiased. Thoughtful. Actionable. Read more
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About this session
Brainstorm with an experience startup mentor about any pending decision or challenge.
Unbiased. Thoughtful. Actionable.
Your mentor
Serial Entrepreneur | Startup Mentor | Angel Investor | Strategic Advisor
With over two decades of experience as a software engineer, entrepreneur, and investor, I’ve built, scaled, and advised ventures across multiple industries. Today, my mission is to empower entrepreneurs and CEOs to turn bold ideas into thriving businesses.
As the CEO of Build Up Lab — a venture studio and startup incubator — I work hands-on with international startups at every stage of their journey, providing strategic guidance, actionable feedback, and the network they need to succeed. I also lead innovation initiatives as Chief Innovation Officer at comOn, a digital marketing agency.
Beyond my own ventures, I serve as a mentor for leading entrepreneurial programs, including:
- Founder Institute
- EIC Women Leadership Programme
- Startupbootcamp
- Demium
- Santander X
What I bring to the table:
- Honest, constructive feedback tailored to your goals
- Strategic vision and product-market fit expertise
- A strong global network across tech and startup ecosystems
- An empathy-driven, active listening approach
- Deep experience in digital transformation and scaling operations
If you’re a driven founder seeking guidance, clarity, and momentum — I’m here to help you navigate challenges, avoid common pitfalls, and unlock your venture’s potential.
What mentees say
“Rui is a very strong mentor for product development and sales strategy! He has development approaches that can help any startup in early stage to find the market fit and early clients. Within more then half a year w…”
Luka
Lite Plan · 6 months
“Working with Rui was amazing. He was always a great and helping mentor. He taught me all the things I was doing wrong and helped me find a new direction that I was looking for. I would 100 % recommend Rui mentorship to …”
Samarth
Standard Plan · 2 months
“My mentoring session with Rui was genuinely exceptional. He created a very positive and welcoming environment, and showed real interest in my idea. What stood out most was how practical and insightful his guidance wa…”
Simona
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