Tiago Gonçalves, founder and CEO of InnoWave, recently spoke on the Observador podcast "Querido Líder", sharing insights into his journey and leadership mindset.
Tiago made the bold decision to establish a multinational company rooted in Portugal, driven by the ambition to show that global innovation can originate from his home country.
Beyond business, he’s passionate about cars and tennis, and today — after years of building and leading — he’s reached a point where he can confidently switch off his phone, a sign of growing balance and trust in his team.
Reflecting on his path, he emphasized resilience:
“I deal well with failure,” Tiago said, underlining the importance of learning from setbacks as a key trait for any entrepreneur.