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Nuno Sebastião: “Being from Portugal Is Now More of a Strength Than a Weakness”

Feedzai CEO Nuno Sebastião believes Portugal has what it takes - and even a duty - to produce national champions across industries. Speaking to Expresso on the paper’s 53rd anniversary, Sebastião highlighted that the country combines strong starting conditions with the emerging power of artificial intelligence, offering a unique chance to compete globally.

“The economic value of AI is still largely unmeasured,” he says, “but once it solves real-world problems, Portugal can lead in multiple sectors.” For him, being Portuguese is no longer a limitation but an asset. The key ingredients missing? Ambition and strategic planning to turn potential into world-class companies.