The Portuguese have in their DNA a unique combination of resourcefulness and entrepreneurship that defines their identity and shapes their history. This unique combination of qualities has deep roots in our history and culture, shaping our identity over the centuries.
Resourcefulness, this ability to find creative and improvised solutions to overcome challenges, was one of the main drivers of the Portuguese Discoveries. The invention of the caravel, a vessel for long-range sea travel, based on an integration of naval technologies, and the use of advanced navigation techniques for the time, are clear examples of the Portuguese’s entrepreneurial spirit and capacity for innovation.
Portuguese navigators were true entrepreneurs, who risked everything in search of new worlds and new opportunities. Their ability to adapt to different cultures and environments, to establish commercial relationships and to explore unknown natural resources was fundamental to the expansion of the Portuguese Empire.
Resourcefulness and entrepreneurial spirit continue to be trademarks of the Portuguese. Over the centuries, the Portuguese have demonstrated a great ability to identify business opportunities and create successful companies in different sectors.
The ability to innovate, take risks and persist even in the face of difficulties are characteristics common to many Portuguese entrepreneurs. Globalization and the digitalization of the economy have created new opportunities for entrepreneurship, and the Portuguese have been able to take advantage of these opportunities.
In today’s world, marked by uncertainty and complexity, the ability to get ahead is more important than ever. Companies and individuals who can quickly adapt to change, find innovative solutions to problems and seize opportunities as they arise are those who are most successful.
The culture of resilience is a valuable asset for Portugal, which allows us to face the challenges of the future with optimism and confidence. For this reason, it is important to promote innovation, entrepreneurship and creativity, an investment in our future.
The history of Portugal is a story of overcoming, creativity and entrepreneurship. Resourcefulness, as a distinctive feature of our culture, has been fundamental to the construction of our identity and our success over the centuries.
I increasingly love being Portuguese, resourceful and entrepreneurial!