Biz & Buzz #01: Your After-Work Connection in Porto

Building your venture, making a career transition, or simply exploring your next big idea? This is your new home base.

Join us for "Biz & Buzz": PBN's intentional, low-pressure meetup designed for Porto's local professionals and the international community to connect on a human level over a drink (and a snack!). It’s about getting real, sharing your story, and finding the connections that genuinely move your career forward.

The energy of Porto's business scene is here. You’re just one conversation away from your next breakthrough.
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🕒 Time: 18:00 – 21:00
⭐ Theme: Personal Business Story. Real talk, shared challenges, and genuine connection.
🥂 Includes: Your first drink and light snacks are included in the ticket.
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👥 Who Should Join? (You Belong Here)
This event is specifically for those who value collaboration, connection, and a "Pay It Forward" mindset, including:

• Local Portuguese Professionals who are building, managing, or investing in Porto.
• Founders, Business Owners, and Executives scaling their ventures.
• Aspiring Founders who are considering leaving their 9-to-5 to launch their idea.
• New Freelancers & Consultants looking to build a local client network.
• International Residents and Expats eager to integrate into the city's business ecosystem.

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📋 What to Expect: Real Talk, No Pitch Decks
This isn't formal networking; it's a collaborative exchange built on PBN's culture of reciprocity and growth.

18:00 | Arrival & Warm-up Networking (30 min) Grab your drink, relax, and ease into the PBN vibe.

18:30 | Welcome & Short Spark Talk (30 min) A quick, high-impact talk from an invited speaker to ignite ideas and conversation.

19:00 | Open Conversation & Story Sharing (120 min)
No stage. No sales pressure. Just authentic conversations about your experiences, challenges, wins, and the lessons learned on the journey.

21:00 | Official Conclusion
Feel free to keep the buzz going as long as you like!
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q) What is this event about?
Biz & Buzz is a relaxed meetup where professionals, founders, business owners, freelancers, consultants, digital nomads, and expats can connect in an authentic, human way. It’s about building community, hearing each other, and helping each other, not just collecting business cards.

Q) Why should I attend?
To meet like-minded business people in Porto, hear relatable experiences, and create opportunities through real conversation, not formal networking.

Q) I’m just exploring ideas, can I join?
Yes, you MUST JOIN! This event is exactly the place to practice your pitch, hone your idea, and get invaluable feedback from peers and successful business people. Just be yourself, and share your thoughts and concerns; someone has surely been there and can help you!

Q) What makes this different?
No panels. No pitches. No pressure. Just people talking to people - and yes, maybe a beer in hand.

Q) What are we about at PBN?
Porto is full of talent, but its ambitious professionals are often siloed.
Porto Business Network (PBN) was created to solve this. We are the city's premier community where entrepreneurs, founders, freelancers, and executives connect, learn, and grow. More than just a networking group, PBN is built on a "pay it forward" culture of genuine collaboration and integrity.
We believe every professional in Porto is just one connection away from their next breakthrough.
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Ready to connect?
Join our community officially: [VISIT OUR WEBSITE TO JOIN]
Looking forward to seeing you there! 🧠💼