This week on the Roundup: fundraising, TikTok and YouTube, job opportunities, distribution, networking, software development, news features, announcements, invitations, awards, and more!

But first...

This week, we were delighted to invite our members for a presentation by Enterprise Ireland's CEO Leo Clancy on the morning of November 29 at the Irish Embassy in Lisbon, on the theme of “Looking Ahead to 2023: Global & Eurozone Export Prospects.” This was followed by a Q&A session and time for networking.

Thank you to H.R. Ralph Victory, Ambassador of Ireland to Portugal and Enterprise Ireland Spain to have made this event possible.

What's more, some of our members present there posted about the event. Check out what they had to say here, here, and here! In another post, IPBN member Aspira IT's Rachael Milne, Nearshore Project Manager, said she met CEO of Enterprise Ireland Leo Clancy and further discussed how Ireland and Portugal have advanced their economies to be able to offer high-value solutions in business.

Likewise, IPBN member Mobiweb's Márcio Martins and Tojal were at the Embassy of Ireland with Leo Clancy in Lisbon to learn about Ireland's growth plans. They posted, "Besides having a fantastic taste for colours, Ireland has a promising future ahead and we want to be part of it."

IPBN Partner Enterprise Ireland was at the Altice International Innovation Awards (AIIA) this week in Lisbon to congratulate Irish Software Developer inclusio, winners in the Startup Category!

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IPBN member Lazer thanked all participants for getting involved in their Movember contest! "That way we managed to raise some funds for the 'Liga Portuguesa Contra o Cancro.' It was a pleasure to be part of this movement."

IPBN member Overcast HQ posted about this week in the Creator Economy: TikTok and YouTube Shorts are implementing new features and showcasing creators in a way that boosts their content, while Twitter is changing a core element of its app.

IPBN member Ombria resort shared an excellent opportunity to join their sales and marketing team in this naturally exceptional project.

IPBN member Monsoon Consulting's CEO Bharat Sharma will be speaking at The Food, Retail & Hospitality Conference & Exhibition, if you are attending be sure to check out his talk on B2B eCommerce for food & drinks supply/distribution business.

IPBN member Jo James invites you to get together for Christmas Contacts and Cocktails facilitated Networking! "Come and join us on December 7th for our Christmas online networking party and be introduced to valuable contacts to help pave the way for new opportunities in 2023 for you and your business."

And here is a reminder of Jo's workshop for Ambitious Women in the Algarve to thrive event on December 9.

IPBN member Carlos Justino asked how people choose the best software development company. "How will you know that the software development company you’re hiring is the best?"

IPBN member Six Emotions posted about Travel Lifestyle: "Come visit Aveiro and get to know the best museum of the year. The Vista Alegre Museum is known to preserve and save the memory of artistic porcelain production!"

IPBN member Pikwhip was featured in the aicep Portugal Global news! Pikwhip is an Explainer Video Company, a full-cycle studio, based in Braga working with private and public companies, institutions, and brands worldwide since 2015.

IPBN member Filipe Pereira asked if Bitcoin solved any problems. "I have learned over the years to rebate those arguments and sometimes even convince non-believers of the incredible power of decentralized networks and blockchains."

IPBN member Andreia Jotta posted that Yunit Consulting went to visit Carmo Wood in Oliveira de Frades. She shared that the entire process of transformation, product creation, and technical development is Portuguese.

IPBN member Dietmar Goetz shared some Impressions of the last SoundLove“Open Mic“ yesterday.

IPBN member Quinta do Lago is incredibly proud of their journey! "Casa Velha has once again been invited to be part of this year’s official The MICHELIN Guide. We are very proud to be acknowledged for the quality of our restaurant and look forward to sharing it with you in 2023."

IPBN member Tom Barry shared that Lisbon's luxury property prices are set to increase in 2023.

IPBN member Chitra Stern had a fabulous day at World Architecture Festival that’s taking place in Lisbon this year! Two of her real estate development projects received the Lisbon Prize two years in a row: United Lisbon International School - a member of the Dukes Education family of schools part of United Lisbon Education Hub and Ageas Group‘s Ageas Tejo building

IPBN member Lawler Consulting posted that the SEAI is launching a new scheme to try to encourage more businesses to use electric vehicles.