Helena Machado

• Actively involved in the early-stage investment process, supporting startups in their growth and fundraising strategies.
• Responsible for identifying and analyzing promising startups, assessing their weaknesses, and providing strategic guidance for sustainable development.

Provide support in the planning and execution of real estate and investment-related events, such as:

• Iberian REIT & Listed Conference 2024
• COPIP
• Urban Rehabilitation Week - Porto & Lisbon

• Currently Co-leading the business development process to establish a new Impact Hub in Porto, part of the global network focused on social innovation and entrepreneurship.
• Co-designing a future coworking space aimed at hosting impact-driven startups, NGOs, and community initiatives.
• Involved in strategic planning, funding efforts, and community engagement to bring the project to life.

• Served as a jury member for the incubation program, where I had the opportunity to collaborate with a panel of renowned judges to select the most promising startups for Unicorn Factory's incubation program.

• Assisted in the organization and execution of one of the world's largest technology conferences.
• Provided support to speakers, attendees, and exhibitors, ensuring a smooth event experience.

• Followed all stages of planning and execution for PyCon (2022 & 2023) and DjangoCon Europe 2022.

• I joined the team of the Portuguese Association of Financial Analysts (APAF) responsible for organizing the EFFAS Summer School 2023 & 2024.

• Member of the Corporate Relations Team: Engaged with companies and partners to secure sponsorships and collaborations.
• Member of the Public Relations Team: Managed communication and outreach strategies to enhance the event's visibility.
• Coordinator of the New Members Integration Weekend: Organized and led activities to welcome and integrate new team members.