Executive Director Startup Portugal
Miguel Aguiar
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Miguel Aguiar is the Executive Director of Startup Portugal. He brings solid experience from the private sector, where he’s coordinated digital transformation projects, built strategic partnerships, and strengthened startup ecosystems. He’s also served as an advisor to the Secretary of State for Economy, which gave him deep insights into public policy and how to navigate institutional relationships.
As head of Startup Portugal, Miguel combines hands-on operational leadership with strategic vision, helping bridge the gap between big companies, startups, investors, and all the key players in the ecosystem.