SV Podcast 2: MAKING IT HAPPEN — André Leonardo

Siddharth Choksi
Jul 26, 2017 · 2 min read

Meet André. He is, among many things, an entrepreneur, author, TV-show host, and avid traveler.

Following the global financial crisis in 2008, Portugal was one of the European nations that was most affected.

With staggering unemployment rates, especially amongst the youth, André decided to travel the world in search of inspiring businessmen (from millionaires to street vendors), so he could later share the stories of these incredible encounters in order to stimulate entrepreneurship, inspire his peers, and above all, restore hope!

Upon his return, André started a movement in Portugal called “Faz Acontecer”, which essentially translates to “Making it Happen”. He’s already published a book on his travels in Portuguese and, after an incredible response, an English version will be made available in the fall.

Here’s a little taste of what you can expect in today’s podcast:

  • What made André decide to travel the world
  • How he managed to travel the world with practically no money
  • A few incredible encounters he enjoyed on his journey
  • The current state of his “make it happen” movement
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Siddharth Choksi

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Marketing Analyst @SamaipataV. Student @IEUniversity. Passion for Travel, Startups, Food, Golf, and Formula 1.

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