Unicorn Factory Lisboa
Gil Azevedo is an experienced executive currently serving as the Executive Director at Unicorn Factory Lisboa since May 2022, where efforts focus on fostering the Lisbon innovation ecosystem and promoting areas such as startup incubation and international partnerships. Azevedo previously held the position of Senior Vice President, Head of Consumer Banking at Emirates Islamic from April 2012 to July 2022, overseeing consumer banking strategy and digital banking initiatives. Additional leadership roles include Head of Marketing and Business Development at Emirates Islamic Bank and various positions at Emirates NBD and McKinsey & Company, where Azevedo led strategic projects in retail banking and telecom across multiple countries. Azevedo holds an MBA from Columbia University and a degree from Instituto Superior Técnico, complemented by early education at Colégio Militar.
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Unicorn Factory Lisboa
Envisioned by the Lisbon City Council with the aim of expanding Lisbon’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, from startups to scaleups, and eventually unicorns, we work as an engine for economic growth and a driving force for innovation, attracting talent, new projects and investment. Unicorn Factory Lisboa is a platform of programs and hubs, inspired by international best practices, which supports startups and scaleups in creating sound products and business models, developing efficient processes, and achieving sustained accelerated growth from Lisbon. We cover 4 main areas: “early stage” incubation for startups, “growth stage” programs for scaleups, “soft landing” support for both international startups and scaleups planning to expand through Lisbon and “innovation hubs” such as Hub Criativo do Beato.