Indie Founder
Tiago Ferreira
Recent Episodes
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)
I share my journey from working at home to trying co-working spaces, and then renting my own office. I talk about challenges like noise and limited hours that made me and my co-founder look for a better fit. Now, with our own office, we have more freedom, flexibility, and the chance to build a community of indie makers. If you’re bootstrapping your business, you’ll relate to my honest take on finding the right work environment.
twitter: https://x.com/wbetiago
linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiago-ferreira-48562095/
Timestamps by PodSqueeze
Introduction and Episode Overview (00:00:00)
Podcast Promotion and Audience Engagement (00:01:32)
Early Work-from-Home Experience (00:02:56)
Searching for a Co-working Space (00:04:20)
Joining and Adjusting to the Co-working Space (00:05:33)
Benefits of the Co-working Space (00:06:46)
Community and Social Aspects (00:08:01)
Emerging Issues: Limited Access Hours (00:09:15)
Recording and Meeting Space Limitations (00:10:25)
Major Issue: Noise and Lack of Control (00:11:40)
Attempts to Resolve Noise Issue (00:12:43)
Frustration with Management and Decision to Leave (00:13:52)
Office Space Search and Comparisons (00:18:09)
Finding the Ideal Office Space (00:20:30)
Finalizing the Office Decision (00:21:46)
Advantages and Vision for the New Office (00:23:54)
Potential Downsides and Reflections (00:25:16)
Capitalism and Having Options (00:26:23)
Interaction with Co-working CEO (00:27:15)
Preparing to Leave and Final Thoughts (00:28:10)
Office Market Comparison and Future Plans (00:29:14)
Community Building and Episode Wrap-up (00:30:23)