Virgílio Bento: “The success of a company is what I can create and how happy, energised and at peace I am. That’s Portugal to me”

Virgilio Bento, CEO of Sword Health and leader of one of Portugal’s notable unicorn companies joins host Tony Gonçalves for this episode of The Heart and Hustle of Portugal. Known as “V” among friends, Virgilio discusses why success doesn’t require leaving Portugal and emphasises the significance of fostering local talent and investment. V offers his straightforward insights on leadership, stressing the importance of focusing on value creation over chasing unicorn status. He also delves into the strengths of Portuguese culture and shares some of his personal favorite Portuguese dishes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.