CONNECTED

Meet Leonor Puga, former NEC member and former intern at the European Central Bank.

From Nova SBE to the ECB, Leonor shares her experiences, insights, and the journey behind her academic and professional path.

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In this episode, we sit down with Professor Alexandre Abreu for an analytical and in-depth conversation about the structural challenges shaping the Portuguese and European economies today.

Through a candid and insightful discussion, we explore the complex dynamics of immigration, human capital allocation, and the true sustainability of Portugal's current economic growth model. Professor Abreu shares his perspective on market inefficiencies and challenges the common narratives surrounding productivity and international labor flows.

We explore:

• The illusion of GDP growth and the Bank of Portugal's warnings;

• Portugal’s immigration paradox and the "over-qualification trap";

• Brain drain and its long-term impact on the country's productivity;

• Whether the current European economic system is structurally extractive by design;

• The challenges of integrating highly qualified talent into the job market.

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In this episode, we sit down with João Galamba for an in-depth conversation about the challenges and opportunities shaping Portugal today. We explore topics including energy, infrastructure, public policy, innovation, and the impact of government decisions on citizens and businesses.

Through a candid and insightful discussion, João Galamba shares his perspective on the country's future, key ongoing projects, and the changes needed to address economic, environmental, and social challenges in the years ahead.

🎙️ Tune in for a thoughtful conversation on leadership, policy, and the issues that matter most to Portugal's next chapter.

In this episode, we sit down with Carlos Moreira da Silva, President of Business Roundtable Portugal, a think tank that brings together some of Portugal’s largest companies and business leaders to help strengthen the country’s future through three core areas of action: People, Companies and Government.

Together, we discuss the main challenges, opportunities and future of business in Portugal, while also exploring the international business landscape and how the country can position itself more competitively within it.

We explore:

• The role of Business Roundtable Portugal;

• The main challenges facing Portuguese companies today;

• Protectionism, competitiveness and international markets;

• Portugal’s opportunities in a changing global economy;

• Lessons from Carlos Moreira da Silva’s career;

• Advice for young people starting their professional journey.

And so much more 😎

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In this episode, we sit down with Diogo Conceição, PhD researcher in Economics in the field of Economics of Education, and Nova SBE Alumni.

In this episode, we explore:

-His background in Economics;

-“Higher Future” Project;

-Challenges of Pursuing a PHD;
-Academic Research project

And so much more😎!

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In this episode, we sit down with Luís Campos e Cunha, economist, university professor, former Vice-Governor of Banco Portugal from 1996 to 2002, and Minister of Finance for a brief period in 2005.

In this episode, we explore:

- The EU-US trade relationship;

- Europe’s reindustrialization in response to US protectionist policies;

- The international monetary policy;

- Free trade and the challenges it faces.

And so much more😎!

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🚀S3 E3 – Carlos Guimarães Pinto

In this episode, we sit down with Carlos Guimarães Pinto,economist, university professor, former consultant with nearly 11 years of experience, member of the Portuguese parliament, and a political commentator.

In this episode, we explore:

- The relationship between consultancy and government;

- Whether consultancy really helps governments through thepolicy cycle;

- Politics, Technocracy, and AI;

- The risks of government dependency on the private sectorand how to prevent it.

And so much more😎!

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🚀S3 E2 - Mariana Leitão

Neste episódio do CONNECTED, falamos com a Mariana Leitão, licenciada em Relações Internacionais pela Universidade Lusíada de Lisboa e com formação em Gestão Internacional pelo ISCTE Executive Education. É deputada na Assembleia da República pela Iniciativa Liberal, sendo atualmente presidente do respetivo grupo parlamentar.

Neste episódio exploramos:

- Papel mínimo do Estado

- Estado e inovação

- Competitividade económica

- Liberalismo é para todos?

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🚀S3 E1 - Margarida Caroço

To start this new season, we couldn't start any better! In this episode, we sit down with Margarida Caroço-NOVA SBE alumni, an economist in the field of international development.

We explore:

- Her unique career path;

- The creation of the alumni database

We cover a range of topics such as:

- Migration policies

- The role of EU in international aid

And so much more😎!

🚀S2 E14 - José Miguel Cerdeira

In this episode of CONNECTED, we sit down with José Miguel Cerdeira — NOVA SBE alumnus, economist, co-founder of independent podcast producer Bruá. We explore:

- His unique career path;

- How his time at NOVA shaped his professional journey.

We cover a range of topics, including:

- The challenges of data availability;

- What reforms are really needed — from the lens of a candidate.

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