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[Van Vo @iamvandevo]

Vercel's CPO just said 96% of their marketing is AI. SDR team gone.

Still paying UK engineers £147K and senior GTM £350K OTE.

Catch: Germany, UK, Netherlands only.

https://t.co/2NrXpTRJF7

[Van Vo @iamvandevo]

The old model was: idea → funding → hire engineers → build → hope.

My model is: idea → build with AI → ship → learn → repeat.

Agree?

[Van Vo @iamvandevo]

Portugal’s simplified regime does not guarantee a 25% expense allowance.
If you cannot prove 15% of income in real costs, the shortfall is taxed.
High earners get hit first.

Full guide → https://t.co/OC5QGAuMot

#freelancers #portugaltaxes

[Van Vo @iamvandevo]

Cohere is hiring remote AI roles globally after raising $1.6B with zero layoffs.
Engineers benchmark ~$151K. Sales roles exceed $235K.
Portugal hires are usually contractors.
Culture reviews warn of burnout.
Link → https://t.co/duHAgMdFdG

#ai #jobs #remote

[Van Vo @iamvandevo]

Portugal’s “simplified regime” ignores real expenses.
Most freelancers are taxed on 75 percent of gross income, even with high costs.
One wrong activity code compounds every invoice.
Full guide → https://t.co/ZfOMrnVZPq

#freelancers #portugaltaxes

[Van Vo @iamvandevo]

Mistral AI is hiring 125 roles across Paris, London, and Amsterdam after a $14B valuation. Pay is not disclosed. Market ranges in Paris run €100K to €180K plus equity.

Details → https://t.co/U2SpqcXgBS

[Van Vo @iamvandevo]

Portugal changed the process.
A NISS is now required for residence permits and renewals.

Employees use contracts. Freelancers use início de atividade. Retirees register zero income freelance.

Guide → https://t.co/K4x2aecvKB

#portugal #expats

[Van Vo @iamvandevo]

AIMA now rejects residence permits with no NISS.
Get it early.
Employees use their work contract.
Freelancers use the início de atividade.
Retirees register zero income freelance.
Full guide → https://t.co/xj4HNXQsVs

[Van Vo @iamvandevo]

Banks ask for residency. AIMA asks for an IBAN.
Use NIF first, then CGD or Montepio. Push for a minimum services account if refused.
Guide → https://t.co/6x2Yn9n4M2

[Van Vo @iamvandevo]

OpenAI is hiring in Dublin, London, and Paris with salaries up to $471,000 plus liquid equity. Not remote from Portugal.
Details → https://t.co/bJuRxthNub

[Van Vo @iamvandevo]

Anthropic is hiring 290 roles across Dublin and London with salaries up to $746,000. Relocation only, not remote from Portugal.

Details → https://t.co/5KjZx1SXDX

[Van Vo @iamvandevo]

The NIF rules changed for 2025.
Non EU residents have 15 days to appoint a representative or face fines up to 7,500 euro.
EU residents can switch to ViaCTT.
Full guide → https://t.co/GCCUtzAb4Q

#portugal #nif

[Van Vo @iamvandevo]

@thejustinwelsh Good insight as always. Thanks for your reminder!

[Van Vo @iamvandevo]

@thejustinwelsh Enjoy your time in NYC Justin! Love your content