Special staaake Founders and Funders Power Walk (Free Walk)
- Date
- 2024-11-10
- Location
- Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal
- Host
- staaake
About this event
If you are in Lisbon for Web Summit and want better conversations than the usual crowded networking scene, this walk is built for you. The Special staaake Founders and Funders Power Walk is a free, in-person meetup designed to bring founders, investors, and ecosystem builders together in a setting that makes real connection easier: walking side by side. Instead of shouting over music or trying to squeeze in a meaningful intro between back-to-back events, you will get fresh air, movement, and time to talk with people who are actively building, backing, and shaping companies. It is simple by design, and that is exactly the point. What Is This? This is a community-led networking meetup in motion. The format is a power walk through Lisbon, timed for Sunday, November 10 at 3:00 PM GMT, when many people are already in town and looking for something more human than another formal session. The event is especially relevant for people orbiting the Web Summit week: founders meeting peers, funders meeting operators, and both sides getting a more natural environment for conversation. Walking changes the rhythm. You are not trapped in a room, and you are not limited to quick transactional introductions. Because it is a free walk, the barrier to joining is low. You can drop into a useful network without committing to a ticketed side event or a long program. That makes this a good fit for people who want quality interaction, not ceremony. At its core, this event is about high-signal networking through movement. The goal is not to impress people with a packed agenda. The goal is to create enough structure for good people to meet, talk, and leave with a few conversations worth continuing. What to Expect Expect a relaxed but purposeful meetup atmosphere. People will gather in person in Lisbon, Portugal, meet one another, and head out together for a shared walk. The energy should feel social, open, and focused on conversation rather than performance. You can expect the experience to include: Informal introductions as people arrive A group walk format that makes it easy to shift between one-on-one and small-group conversations Organic networking with founders, funders, and community-minded attendees A lighter, more active alternative to café meetups, panels, or evening mixers The walking format naturally creates different kinds of interactions over the course of the event. You might start with quick introductions, settle into a deeper conversation for part of the route, then reconnect with someone new as the group changes shape. That flow often produces better conversations than static networking events where everyone is competing for attention. There may not be formal sessions, pitches, or presentations, and that is part of the value. This is a chance to speak more candidly about what you are building, what you are looking for, where you are stuck, and what kinds of people you want to meet during your time in Lisbon. Why Attend For founders, this is a practical way to meet investors and peers without the pressure of a formal pitch setting. You can talk through your company, your market, your next raise, or your current priorities in a way that feels natural and conversational. For funders, it is a chance to spend time around builders in a less filtered environment. Walking conversations tend to surface how people think, what they are obsessed with, and how clearly they understand their business. That is often more useful than a polished two-minute intro. More broadly, this event is valuable because it creates the kind of networking environment many people actually want: Less noise, more signal Less posturing, more honest conversation More movement and energy during a busy conference week A better setting for serendipity than a packed venue You should attend if you care about meeting people you may genuinely want to follow up with after Web Summit. The best outcome is not a stack of contacts. It is a handful of strong conversations with people who are relevant to your work right now. Practical Details This is an in-person event in Lisbon, Portugal. It takes place on Sunday, November 10 at 3:00 PM GMT and is positioned as a free walk, making it an easy add to your schedule if you are already in the city. Because the event is outdoors and movement-based, it is worth planning for comfort. Wear shoes you can walk in comfortably, arrive ready for an active meetup, and expect a more casual format than a seated event. The point is to stay mobile and conversational. A few things to keep in mind: Format: in-person community power walk Theme: founders, funders, and ecosystem networking Cost: free Setting: outdoor, conversational, informal If your Web Summit week calendar is crowded with talks, dinners, and receptions, this is a smart counterbalance. It gives you a clear time and place to meet ambitious people in a setting that supports better conversation from the start.
Who should attend
This is for people who want sharper conversations, stronger connections, and a more natural way to network while in Lisbon. - You are a **founder** who wants to meet investors, peers, or potential collaborators without forcing a pitch into a noisy room. - You are a **funder or investor** who prefers getting to know builders through real conversation rather than speed-networking formats. - You are attending **Web Summit** and want a side event that feels more focused, human, and useful than another packed mixer. - You are a **startup operator, community builder, or ecosystem connector** who values being around ambitious people and making thoughtful introductions. - You do your best networking while **walking and talking**, not standing in place with a drink in your hand waiting for an opening. - You want to leave with **a few meaningful follow-ups**, not just a long list of names you will never message. If you like meeting smart, motivated people in a low-friction setting, you will probably feel at home here.