Three founders tell us about why they moved to the Portuguese capital, and what you need to know about relocating to the city.
When Web Summit relocated to Lisbon from Dublin in 2016, European entrepreneurs began eyeing the city as a low-cost, potentially high-growth hub of the future, with an enviable beachside lifestyle.
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