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Based in Ericeira, Portugal. Working across Europe and remote.

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What do you need help with? * Closest fit is fine.

Build an AI system or workflow Ship or rebuild a product Make a technical decision Improve search and discovery Something else

What stage is the work at? * Closest fit is fine.

Exploring — shaping the problem Existing — improving what already runs Defined — ready to build Blocked — a decision or release is stuck

When does this need to move? *

As soon as possible Within 4–8 weeks This quarter No fixed date

What kind of partnership? *

Product partnership Technical collaboration Content or media Event or speaking Distribution or audience Something else

Tell me a little about the context * The audience, product, community, or people involved.

When are you hoping to start? *

As soon as possible Within 4–8 weeks This quarter No fixed date

Start with a free 30-minute planning call. Ongoing 1:1 tutoring is available for mindset, life organisation, routines, pressure, and peer learning. Independent from 42, with no admissions influence or project answers.

Which campus are you preparing for? *

42 Lisboa 42 Porto

What would make the month more manageable? *

Mindset and confidence Calendar and obligations Sleep, energy, and recovery Peer learning and asking for help Feedback and setbacks Accountability and daily routine

Where are you in the 42 process? *

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Introduction Question Media request Speaking request Feedback Something else

What needs to change? * What is happening now, who feels the problem, and what would count as progress?

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Independent engineering for AI systems, products, and technical decisions.

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