SINTRA SYNERGIES:
Where Conscious Tech Founders Recharge, Reflect, and Rebuild
Real conversations. Real connection. Real strategy.
A private retreat & mastermind for AI & Web3 founders who move fast and want to slow down with purpose.
Imagine an exclusive experience crafted for high-performance minds: Web3 and AI entrepreneurs, fund managers, investors and builders who value deep focus, conscious leadership, and real conversations – beyond the noise.
All set in one of the most inspiring places on earth: Sintra, Portugal 🇵🇹
📅 Retreat Dates: September 18–22, 2025 (Thursday to Monday)
Why Sintra Synergies?
✅ Presence & Perspective: Slow down, zoom out. Rediscover clarity in a setting built for reflection — with hikes, silence, and deep dialogue.
✅ High-Trust Community: You’ll be surrounded by neurodivergent thinkers, ex-founders, fund managers, and edge-seekers who’ve all asked themselves: What now?
✅ No Panels. No Ego. Just Strategy:From practical workshops on AI and Web3 to off-the-record sessions on personal growth, investor psychology, and conscious capital.
✅ Ongoing Momentum: Stay connected post-retreat via Telegram and monthly mastermind calls. Build long-term relationships, not LinkedIn likes.
✅ Full Spectrum Growth: You’ll leave with sharper strategies, deeper alignment, and renewed energy to lead – both in business and in life.
Who Is This For?
Sintra Synergies is specifically designed for:
- Entrepreneurs and founders in AI and/or Web3 seeking clarity on how they can actually scale their businesses – beyond the noise.
- Product builders and marketers who want to refine their pitches, improve customer insight and explore real-world go-to-market experiments.
- Leaders and creatives craving genuine, high-trust conversations in an inspiring environment.
- People who value deep thinking, honest feedback and a strategic pause to recharge.
It’s a carefully curated group of founders, product thinkers, investors and ecosystem builders. No hype. No tourists. Just the kind of people you’d want to hike with – and build with.
If you're looking to recharge, grow your network, and gain practical skills, you're exactly where you belong.
Who Is Joeri?
Known as The Web3 CMO and the founder of Efficado, Joeri Billast is a bestselling author, top 5% podcast host, top-10 FinTech & Crypto creator in Portugal, and the host of Sintra Synergies. He helps brands unlock visibility, attract the right audience, and scale strategically using AI-powered content and marketing.
This isn’t stock footage. It’s the real forest we’ll walk in. That’s Joeri, your host.
Expert Sessions
Roberto Machado – Serial Entrepreneur & Web3 Investor
"How to Start a New Venture: Build your product, grow your team, and turn an idea into impact."
Roberto Machado is a serial entrepreneur and early-stage investor with deep expertise in product strategy and venture building. He co-founded several successful ventures including Subvisual, Utrust, and Decipad and is now a Founding Partner at LightShift Capital, a Web3-focused VC fund.
Roberto specializes in helping founders go from 0 to 1 – turning raw ideas into scalable products with special focus on FinTech and Web3. He’s also an investor in fast-growing startups like Coverflex, Sandclock and Bhout.
His talk at Sintra Synergies will be a rare chance to learn from someone who’s built, backed, and scaled disruptive startups — and who knows what it really takes to launch with confidence.
Alexander Yeremeev – Chief Product Strategist & Venture Accelerator
"Master your pitch clarity through founder-to-founder reflection and real-time feedback."
Alexander Yeremeev is an innovation expert and product strategist with 7+ years of experience as Chief Product Officer and Innovation Lead. He has designed over 50 internal accelerator programs, trained 500+ product leaders, and helped launch breakthrough solutions across industries.
As the founder of Product.Vision and the Value Engineering School, he empowers teams and executives to transform ideas into tangible outcomes using structured, research-driven, and data-backed methods.
At Sintra Synergies, Alexander will help you craft sharper positioning and make your product resonate – whether you’re refining your pitch, validating ideas, or preparing for growth.
Real Outcomes You’ll Achieve
✅ Practical Strategy & Use Cases
Learn what’s actually working in Web3 marketing: from positioning and product-led growth to narrative strategy and user trust. No theory, just lived experience.
✅ High-Trust Networking
Build meaningful relationships with Web3 and AI leaders through shared workshops, nature hikes, fireside chats and informal moments. Expect support beyond the event.
✅ Personalized Synergy Roadmap
Walk away with clear, actionable next steps for your project – co-crafted through expert sessions, founder feedback and strategic reflection.
✅ AI & Blockchain: No-BS Conversations
Explore both the potential and the limitations of AI x blockchain – from data ethics to long-term transparency – with others who think before they build.
✅ Wellness & Balance
Recharge through hikes, cultural immersion and meditation sessions. Build clarity by slowing down and reconnecting with what matters.
Meet Raphaël
Raphaël supports Joeri on-site as Retreat Coordinator. He helps ensure a smooth logistical flow, safeguards the group vibe, and serves as an additional point of contact for participants during the retreat.
With hands-on Web3 experience dating back to the ICO era, he played a key role in the early days of Voxel X – evolving from investor to ambassador, then moving into the partnerships team where he led due diligence efforts and secured strategic collaborations. His track record includes working with both startup founders and cultural icons like Wu-Tang and Method Man. Today, he brings that same energy and commitment to Sintra Synergies.
Raphaël Marsille
Your Sintra Synergies Journey:
1. The Runway: Pre-Event Connection (4 Weeks)
- Week 1: Welcome & Icebreakers
- Week 2: Personalized One-on-One Calls
- Week 3: Collaborative Group Networking
- Week 4: Retreat Activation & Final Prep
2. The Take-Off: Immersive Retreat (September 18–22, 2025)
Day 1 – Arrival & Connection
• Arrivals throughout the day
• Evening Welcome & Networking Dinner
Day 2 – Strategy & Story
• Morning: Expert Session – From Idea to Product
  🎯 with Roberto Machado: Starting and scaling new ventures (0→1), product-market fit & team building
• Midday: Pitch Lab
  🎯 with Alexander Yeremeev – Real-time feedback + founder-to-founder refinement
• Afternoon: Nature Hike & Integration Time
• Evening: Fireside Chat under the stars
Day 3 – Insight & Inspiration
• Morning: Interview Mastery Workshop
  🎯 with Alexander Yeremeev – Master customer insight and strategic questioning
• Afternoon: Cultural Visit to Pena Palace & Old Town Sintra
• Evening: Open space for reflection or informal peer sharing
Day 4 – Synthesis & Visibility
• Morning: Mastermind Circles (focused peer-to-peer strategy sessions)
• Afternoon: Synergy Roadmap & Content Capture (with optional media support)
• Evening: Farewell Dinner
Day 5 – Closing & Departure
• Optional Morning Walk + Final Reflections
• Departures
3. Sustained Momentum (7 Months Post-Retreat)
- Monthly mastermind sessions
- Exclusive webinars & resources
- Dedicated community on Telegram or a networking app
Pricing
🚀 Exclusive Pilot Pricing (Limited Spots)
Secure your spot in our inaugural pilot retreat for only €2000 (normally €2750)
- ✓ All sessions, lunches, and two exclusive dinners included.
- ✓ Flexible accommodation options (not included in price; discounts available).
- ✓ Full access to session recordings and materials.
- ✓ 7 months of monthly mastermind sessions after the retreat are included.
- ✓ Flexible cancellation policy.
Ready to secure your spot?
Book a CallLet’s explore if this is a fit. No pitch, just clarity.
Still exploring?
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Questions?
Talk to Our TeamWe’re happy to help you think it through.
Partners
Grateful to have crossed paths with some absolute legends who keep raising the bar and pushing boundaries. These are the minds who've influenced the way I think, the vision I have, and the energy driving Sintra Synergies forward.
Sintra Synergies: Innovate, Connect, Grow.Your transformative journey starts here.
