What we’re about
Open Coffee is a friendly informal networking event for entrepreneurs, professionals, expats, people in the startup community, and students in Lisbon. You may find a mentor, investor, client, co founder, employer, vendor, inspiration or a friend.
We usually meet at 8AM sharp (in Lisbon due to venue constraints it's at 09:00 . Guests who are getting things done tend to be able to get up early. Everybody gets up to 2 minutes to present:
- Who they are and what they are doing
- What they want
- How they can help others
After about an hour we stop hosting and you can talk to people who are most interesting to you.
We are focused on business and social entrepreneurs, the startup community and anyone else who is doing something interesting or wants to get involved in other people's projects. You can talk about any project/topic.
Open Coffee Lisbon is an “un-meeting” without a speaker or agenda. We are focused on attendees gaining value from other attendees. The rules, tools, structure and moderation aim to facilitate this goal.
What is the BIG idea behind Open Coffee? We want to help people create useful business connections. Everyone is welcome to our meetings, and we especially love first-timers. We want to make sure that if somebody coming from an unsupportive background/country has the courage to join, they will notice that we are glad they came because we welcome them. If you feel shy, you can also just listen but we encourage you to talk. 💭
Each attendee can also get to show their LinkedIn page or website through our channels and showcase their idea.
This event is based on the Open Coffee Krakow format, run by Richard Lucas and others in Krakow Poland since 2013. If you want to help and get involved in making this gathering a regular part of the Lisbon eco-system please let us know here https://forms.gle/hjQUMyFap5K8yo8y9
This event is was founded by Richard Lucas, supported by Lawrence Krolikowski and Simone Nina Franke.
Since October 2023 we have started receiving support from the Lisbon Community Fund which means we should be able to offer free coffee! We want to thank Lisbon Unicorn Capital and 351 Portuguese Startup Association.
Many thanks to Startup Lisboa for the venue. Startup Lisboa has been supporting startups in their first years of activity for more than 11 years, providing entrepreneurs with support structure - mentoring, strategic partnerships and perks, access to investors, office space, networking activities and a community based on knowledge and sharing. +500 startups after Startup Lisboa is the leading incubator in Portugal.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Open Coffee Lisbon #22 @ Startup Lisboa (date change)Startup Lisboa, Lisboa
Open Coffee Lisbon is a friendly informal networking event for entrepreneurs, professionals, locals, guests, people in the startup community, and students in Lisbon.
Your host for our Novemebr event will be Richard Lucas Founder of Open Coffee Lisboa
For those of you whon like letting your hair down, we are partnering with Lisbon Newcomers Welcome Club for a Christmas Party on 7th December as per here at Alto Amor R. do Norte 86. Open Coffee Lisboa members will be especially welcome.
Big thanks to our volunteers, Olga, Giselle and Celia who supports us from the Startup Lisboa side.
You may find a mentor, investor, client, co founder, employer, vendor, inspiration or a friend.
Please post your contact details and a link to your Linkedin and/webpage in this group chat for this event. People who post here will be given priority.
We meet this time at 09:30 AM sharp. Everybody gets up to 2 minutes to present:
- Who they are and what they are doing
- What they want
- How they can help others
At 10:30 AM we stop hosting and you can talk to people who are most interesting to you.
We are focused on business and social entrepreneurs, the startup community and anyone else who is doing something interesting or wants to get involved in other people's projects. You can talk about any project/topic.
Open Coffee Lisbon is an “un-meeting” without a speaker or agenda. We are focused on attendees gaining value from other attendees. The rules, tools, structure and moderation aim to facilitate this goal.
What is the BIG idea behind Open Coffee? We want to help people create useful business connections. Everyone is welcome to our meetings, and we especially love first-timers. We want to make sure that if somebody coming from an unsupportive background/country has the courage to join, they will notice that we are glad they came because we welcome them. If you feel shy, you can also just listen but we encourage you to talk.
Each attendee can also get to show their LinkedIn page or website through our channels and showcase their idea.
This event is based on the Open Coffee Krakow format, run by Richard Lucas and others in Krakow Poland since 2012. If you want to help and get involved in making this gathering a regular part of the Lisbon eco-system please let us know here https://forms.gle/hjQUMyFap5K8yo8y9
Watch our video for potential leaders here.When you sign up to our events we add you to our mailing list https://lisboncommunityevents.substack.com so we can tell you about more free events run by volunteers . If you don't want us to do that don't give us your email. If you change your mind you can leave the Substack mailing list at any time.
Since October 2023 we have started receiving support from the Lisbon Community Fund which means we should be able to offer free coffee! We want to thank Lisbon Unicorn Capital and 351 Portuguese Startup Association.
Thanks for Startup Lisboa for the venue, particularly João Nunes Rosado, and Célia Outeiro.
Startup Lisboa has been supporting startups in their first years of activity for more than 11 years, providing entrepreneurs with support structure - mentoring, strategic partnerships and perks, access to investors, office space, networking activities and a community based on knowledge and sharing. +500 startups after Startup Lisboa is the leading incubator in Portugal.
- Open Coffee Ericeira #8Coastal Cowork Collective Ericeira, Ericeira
Open Coffee Ericeira is a friendly informal networking event for entrepreneurs, professionals, locals, guests, and people in the startup community in Ericeira.
Your hosts for our January event will be Olga Kirillova, Carsten Pfisterer, and Richard Lucas, the Founder of Open Coffee Lisbon.
You may find a mentor, investor, client, co-founder, employer, vendor, inspiration, or friend.
Please post your contact details and a link to your Linkedin and/or webpage in this group chat for this event. People who post here will be given priority.
We meet at 10:00 AM sharp. Everybody gets up to 2 minutes to present:
- Who they are and what they are doing
- What they want
- How they can help others
At 11 AM we stop hosting and you can talk to people who are most interesting to you.
We're focused on business and social entrepreneurs, the startup community, and anyone else doing something interesting or wanting to get involved in other people's projects. You can talk about any project/topic.
Open Coffee Ericeira is an “un-meeting” without a speaker or agenda. We are focused on attendees gaining value from other attendees. The rules, tools, structure, and moderation aim to facilitate this goal.
What's the BIG idea behind Open Coffee? We want to help people create useful business connections. Everyone's welcome to our meetings, and we especially love first-timers. We want to make sure that if somebody coming from an unsupportive background/country has the courage to join, they'll notice that we are glad they came because we welcome them. If you feel shy, you can also just listen but we encourage you to talk.
Each attendee also get to show their LinkedIn page or website through our channels and showcase their idea.This event is based on the Open Coffee Krakow format, run by Richard Lucas and others in Krakow Poland since 2013.
Join our Ericeira MettaCollective WhatsApp community of Ericeira-based freelancers, digital nomads, local business owners and entrepreneurs. You can also join our email list, so we can tell you about more free events run by volunteers. If you don't want us to do that don't give us your number or email. If you change your mind you can leave the chat/mailing list at any time.
Thanks to Coastal Cowork Collective for hosting us and providing freshly brewed coffee to all attendees.
- Open Coffee Ericeira #6Coastal Cowork Collective Ericeira, Ericeira
Open Coffee Ericeira is a friendly informal networking event for entrepreneurs, professionals, locals, guests, and people in the startup community in Ericeira.
Your hosts for our November event will be Olga Kirillova, Carsten Pfisterer, and Richard Lucas, the Founder of Open Coffee Lisbon.
You may find a mentor, investor, client, co-founder, employer, vendor, inspiration, or friend.
Please post your contact details and a link to your Linkedin and/or webpage in this group chat for this event. People who post here will be given priority.
We meet at 10:00 AM sharp. Everybody gets up to 2 minutes to present:
- Who they are and what they are doing
- What they want
- How they can help others
At 11 AM we stop hosting and you can talk to people who are most interesting to you.
We're focused on business and social entrepreneurs, the startup community, and anyone else doing something interesting or wanting to get involved in other people's projects. You can talk about any project/topic.
Open Coffee Ericeira is an “un-meeting” without a speaker or agenda. We are focused on attendees gaining value from other attendees. The rules, tools, structure, and moderation aim to facilitate this goal.
What's the BIG idea behind Open Coffee? We want to help people create useful business connections. Everyone's welcome to our meetings, and we especially love first-timers. We want to make sure that if somebody coming from an unsupportive background/country has the courage to join, they'll notice that we are glad they came because we welcome them. If you feel shy, you can also just listen but we encourage you to talk.
Each attendee also get to show their LinkedIn page or website through our channels and showcase their idea.This event is based on the Open Coffee Krakow format, run by Richard Lucas and others in Krakow Poland since 2013.
Join our Ericeira MettaCollective WhatsApp community of Ericeira-based freelancers, digital nomads, local business owners and entrepreneurs. You can also join our email list, so we can tell you about more free events run by volunteers. If you don't want us to do that don't give us your number or email. If you change your mind you can leave the chat/mailing list at any time.
Thanks to Coastal Cowork Collective for hosting us and providing freshly brewed coffee to all attendees.
- Open Coffee Ericeira #6Coastal Cowork Collective Ericeira, Ericeira
Open Coffee Ericeira is a friendly informal networking event for entrepreneurs, professionals, locals, guests, and people in the startup community in Ericeira.
Your hosts for our November event will be Olga Kirillova, Carsten Pfisterer, and Richard Lucas, the Founder of Open Coffee Lisbon.
You may find a mentor, investor, client, co-founder, employer, vendor, inspiration, or friend.
Please post your contact details and a link to your Linkedin and/or webpage in this group chat for this event. People who post here will be given priority.
We meet at 10:00 AM sharp. Everybody gets up to 2 minutes to present:
- Who they are and what they are doing
- What they want
- How they can help others
At 11 AM we stop hosting and you can talk to people who are most interesting to you.
We're focused on business and social entrepreneurs, the startup community, and anyone else doing something interesting or wanting to get involved in other people's projects. You can talk about any project/topic.
Open Coffee Ericeira is an “un-meeting” without a speaker or agenda. We are focused on attendees gaining value from other attendees. The rules, tools, structure, and moderation aim to facilitate this goal.
What's the BIG idea behind Open Coffee? We want to help people create useful business connections. Everyone's welcome to our meetings, and we especially love first-timers. We want to make sure that if somebody coming from an unsupportive background/country has the courage to join, they'll notice that we are glad they came because we welcome them. If you feel shy, you can also just listen but we encourage you to talk.
Each attendee also get to show their LinkedIn page or website through our channels and showcase their idea.This event is based on the Open Coffee Krakow format, run by Richard Lucas and others in Krakow Poland since 2013.
Join our Ericeira MettaCollective WhatsApp community of Ericeira-based freelancers, digital nomads, local business owners and entrepreneurs. You can also join our email list, so we can tell you about more free events run by volunteers. If you don't want us to do that don't give us your number or email. If you change your mind you can leave the chat/mailing list at any time.
Thanks to Coastal Cowork Collective for hosting us and providing freshly brewed coffee to all attendees.
