Episode 2 | DEALS com Gonçalo Almeida – talking with António Vieira da Silva
- Harbor Partners
- May 15
- 2 min read
Today, I have the privilege of welcoming António Vieira da Silva, founder and CEO of Business Setting and Magnify Partners. With a distinguished career as Advisor to the Chairman of the Board and the Executive Committee of Galp Energia, and as a Board Member of Shell Portugal and Iberia, António shares his journey from the top of the corporate world to entrepreneurship.
In this exclusive conversation, we explore the key milestones of his career, the founding of Magnify, the differences between corporate life and strategic consulting, and what it takes to generate real, sustainable value in companies. A strategic, straightforward episode full of valuable lessons for anyone looking to change paths or invest with impact.
🎧 In this episode, we discuss:
00:00 – Guest Introduction
01:10 – Transitioning from Corporate Life to Entrepreneurship
04:30 – Founding of Magnify
07:20 – The Role of the Operating Partner
10:15 – Post-Acquisition Interventions and Value Creation
13:10 – Differences Between Corporate and Strategic Advisory Work
17:00 – Building a Team vs Working Solo
20:00 – Partnerships and Creating a Business Setting
24:30 – Advice for New Entrepreneurs27:10 – Career Mistakes and Lessons Learned
31:00 – The Vision Ahead: Magnify and Beyond
34:30 – Rapid-Fire Questions
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