DEFENCE
Portugal in the Atlantic: Defence, Technology and Sovereignty
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Moon armchair
Horizon 47
Moon is an award wining armchair with an invisible and integrated sound system.
PEDRO MEIRELES
Product &
Technology Leader
Engineering · Entrepreneurship · Technology · Product
I build and lead technology products at the intersection of complex problems, business and technology.
Exploring the next frontier: Defence, Intelligence,
Security & Critical Infrastructure.
Curious about complex problems.
Driven by technology.
Building towards what comes next.
MY JOURNEY
A path of building
and learning
2007 — 2012
ENGINEERING
Civil Engineering
FEUP
Masters degree in Civil Engineering.
2012 — 2015
VICOUSTIC
Product Development Engineer
Acoustic Products
Research, development and product management for acoustic solutions.
2015 — 2023
HORIZON 47
Founder & CEO
Building a brand and physical products from the ground up.
2018
MANAGEMENT
MBA + MSc
Project Management
European Business School of Barcelona.
2019 — 2021
X-PLORA
Project Manager
Leading immersive digital experiences and software delivery.
2021 — PRESENT
CRITICAL TECHWORKS
Senior Product Owner
Leading teams and products for BMW.
NEXT →
NEXT FRONTIER
Intelligence · Defence
Security · Risk
Planned postgraduate studies in Information Management & Security.
WHAT I BRING
Connecting the dots between disciplines
A unique combination of skills and experience that allows me to see the big picture and deliver results.
See how I workENGINEERING
- Systems thinking
- Analytical mindset
- Problem solving
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
- Business building
- Strategy
- Risk
- Execution
PRODUCT
- Product strategy
- Discovery
- Roadmaps
- Stakeholders
TECHNOLOGY
- IT mindset
- APIs & integrations
- Data & AI
- Software solutions
MANAGEMENT
- Leadership
- Teams
- Projects
- Delivery
INTELLIGENCE
- Informations
- Security
- Defense
- Strategic thinking
THINGS I'VE BUILT
From physical products to digital experiences
Gaming Chair
Horizon 47
A luxury gaming chair fully customizable and created for the ultimate gaming experience.
Automotive Audio Concept
Horizon 47
Technology concept to enhance the audio experience inside luxury vehicles.
Vizit AR
X-Plora
SAAS platform to build AR, VR gamified and gps based experiences for brands and events.
SL Benfica Stadium Tour
X-Plora
A guided app for an interactive visit to the SL Benfica Stadium.
BMW Online Store
Critical TechWorks
European-wide e-commerce platform for BMW digital products.
Alphabet App
Critical TechWorks
Mobility & leasing app across 10 European markets.
What’s next
Defence & Intelligence Technology
The next chapter is already in development.
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RECOGNITION
Recognition across innovation, entrepreneurship and design
From national awards to international startup programmes and media coverage, Horizon 47 gained recognition across product innovation, entrepreneurship and technology.
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Awards & Milestones
1st Place · 2018
Prémio Nacional das Indústrias Criativas
Winner of Portugal’s National Creative Industries Award.
Representing Portugal · 2018
Creative Business Cup
Selected to represent Portugal at the Creative Business Cup in Copenhagen.
1st Prize · 2023
YEP 5.0 — Young Entrepreneurship Program
Winner of the entrepreneurship programme promoted by AIDA — Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Aveiro District.
Top 160 Startups
Web Summit 2018
Selected among Portugal’s most innovative startups.
Selection Day · Stuttgart
Startup Autobahn
Invited to present an automotive concept to leading mobility brands.
Best Business Concept
Rockstart Answers
Horizon 47 recognised for its business concept.
Young Man of the Year · 2018
Verdadeiro Olhar
Recognition connected to the Horizon 47 entrepreneurial journey.
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Media & Press
“Horizon 47 combining technology and furniture design”
“What are the most media startups in Portugal?”
Recognition is valuable. What matters most is what it validates: the ability to turn ideas into real products, partnerships and opportunities.
THE NEXT FRONTIER
Where I want to make impact
I want to contribute to projects and organisations where technology supports critical missions and better decisions.
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DEFENCE TECHNOLOGY
Designing and leading technology products for complex operational environments.
INTELLIGENCE
Turning information into insight, strategic understanding and operational advantage.
CORPORATE INTELLIGENCE
Competitive, strategic and geopolitical intelligence supporting organisations in uncertain environments.
SECURITY & RESILIENCE
Cybersecurity strategy, risk management and resilience across critical systems and infrastructure.
Where technology meets strategic decision-making.
THINKING
Ideas on technology, product and the world
