I share the story behind getting our first dedicated Podsqueeze office in Portugal. I talk about the challenges of moving from a co-working space, hunting for a budget-friendly place, and doing DIY renovations with my co-founder. I explain how we furnished the space cheaply, set up a gym and podcast studio, and optimized for productivity. I cover office design debates, internet installation struggles, and plans for future meetups and collaborations. If you want a tour or have ideas, let me know!

My twitter: https://x.com/wbetiago

My Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiago-ferreira-48562095/

Timestamps by PodSqueeze

Introduction and Episode Context (00:00:05)

Why Leave Home and Move to a Co-working Space (00:01:28)

Choosing the Right Co-working Space (00:02:39)

Benefits and Challenges of Co-working (00:03:53)

Deciding to Get Their Own Office (00:04:54)

Finding and Securing the New Office (00:05:56)

Planning the Office Layout and Functions (00:07:07)

Solving the Echo Problem and DIY Acoustic Panels (00:08:22)

Designing and Furnishing the Office (00:09:25)

Buying Second-hand Furniture and Equipment (00:11:54)

Setting Up the Gym and Office Desks (00:12:54)

Decorating and Balancing Design vs. Function (00:15:08)

Setting Up Utilities: Internet, Water, Electricity (00:16:11)

Internet Installation Issues and Going Viral (00:17:32)

Settling In and Realizing Office Needs (00:19:28)

Future Plans for the Office Space (00:20:30)

Community, Meetups, and Inauguration Plans (00:21:27)

Reflections on Bootstrapping and SaaS Benefits (00:23:39)

Conclusion and Call for Feedback (00:24:30)

I share my journey stepping into local politics. I discuss my experience exploring a political party, why direct impact is difficult, and my thoughts on democracy, transparency, and capitalism. I reflect on how entrepreneurs can contribute outside traditional politics, the role of technology in future democracy, and ideas for making systems more transparent and accessible.

twitter: https://x.com/wbetiago

linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiago-ferreira-48562095/

Timestamps by PodSqueeze

Introduction and Episode Theme (00:00:01)

Entrepreneurial Instincts and Early Experiences (00:01:15)

Building Management as a Microcosm of Society (00:04:12)

Becoming Building Administrator and Facing Challenges (00:05:29)

Lessons in Taking Initiative and Overcoming Discouragement (00:08:13)

Growing Interest in Politics and Ideologies (00:09:39)

Exploring Political Perspectives and Debates (00:10:52)

Portugal’s Housing Crisis and National Issues (00:13:20)

Considering Political Involvement and Party Membership (00:15:37)

Attending a Political Party Gathering (00:17:54)

Barriers to Impact and Political System Limitations (00:19:00)

Long Road to Political Influence (00:23:59)

Rethinking Political Engagement and Direct Democracy (00:25:09)

The Problem of Indifference and Limited Impact (00:26:14)

Entrepreneurship as a Path to Impact (00:28:30)

Transparency and Democracy (00:31:00)

Capitalism’s Merits and Flaws (00:33:19)

Imagining Capitalism 2.0 and Algorithmic Governance (00:37:01)

Conclusion and Call to Action (00:39:21)

I share updates on negotiating for a new office, including the challenges with the landlord and contract terms. I reflect on changing my dress code at Web Summit, how it affected others’ perceptions and my self-confidence. I discuss Web Summit highlights—AI hype, standout startups, and networking moments. Finally, I break down my latest automations that save hours on outreach and client management, boosting productivity for my bootstrapped business.

twitter: https://x.com/wbetiago

linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiago-ferreira-48562095/

Timestamps by PodSqueeze

Episode Introduction and Delay (00:00:00)

Office Move: Motivation and Search (00:01:09)

Office Lease Negotiations (00:03:53)

Landlord Research and Decision (00:07:36)

Web Summit: Dress Code Experiment (00:09:51)

Impact of Dressing Formally (00:11:09)

Networking and Perceptions at Web Summit (00:13:19)

Self-Confidence and Professional Image (00:15:30)

Web Summit: AI Startup Trends (00:19:09)

Notable Startups and Conference Value (00:22:56)

Automations: Social Media and Outreach (00:26:12)

Automation Workflow Details (00:27:24)

Automation Impact and Closing (00:30:41)