Inês Santos Silva, Liliana Castro, and Marta Sousa Monteiro, three of the mentors from the SetUp Guimarães community, have been referenced in the Top 50 Women from VC and Startup Ecosystem in Portugal, a list aimed at highlighting the key female figures playing a crucial role in the startup and VC ecosystem in Portugal.
You can read the article here > https://www.vestbee.com/blog/articles/top-50-women-from-vc-and-startup-ecosystem-in-portugal
It is also mentioned that approximately 22% of Portuguese startups are founded by women, while the country boasts a significant achievement, with 51% of its scientific community being composed of women, positioning us among the leading member countries of the European Union in gender diversity in scientific fields.
Inês Santos Silva, Co-Founder of Portuguese Women in Tech, has played a key role in fostering gender diversity and inclusion within the Portuguese tech community, advocating for equal opportunities and representation for women in technology.
Liliana Castro is the Co-Founder of Portuguese Women in Tech and has been instrumental in empowering and supporting women in the Portuguese technology industry, promoting a more inclusive and diverse tech community in Portugal.
Marta Sousa Monteiro is an experienced manager with a passion for fostering innovation and entrepreneurship. As the driving force behind the AWS Startup Loft Accelerator, she coordinates programs to empower emerging businesses to leverage cloud technology. With a keen eye for talent and dedication to nurturing the startup ecosystem, Marta continues to shape the landscape of technological entrepreneurship.