João Neves — Co-Founder
Product-engineering leader with 15+ years of end-to-end ownership over revenue-generating, AI-enabled platforms. Founder, CEO & CTO of Betarena, where I design and operate scalable, AI-first systems used by millions of users globally. My work focuses on product architecture, system design, and execution under real constraints. I routinely make hard architectural tradeoffs, keep platforms lean, and integrate existing generative AI models as a core operational layer to automate workflows, personalize outputs, and accelerate delivery. I operate hands-on at the intersection of engineering and product, with full accountability for technical strategy, platform performance, and outcomes in high-execution environments.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS and IT Services expert with a strong entrepreneurial background.
Location: Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal
Experience: 20 yrs 10 mos
Skills
- Product Management
- Team Leadership
- System Design
- Business Development
- Entrepreneurship
Career Highlights
- 15+ years leading AI-enabled platforms
- Founder of a community-driven sports platform
- Successfully grew and exited a major IT solutions company
Work Experience
WOS - World of Sports
Founder & CEO (7 yrs 8 mos)
Flexi
Founder & CEO (14 yrs 4 mos)
Education
at ETIC
at freeCodeCamp