EYE Success Story – David Nabeiro

New entrepreneur
David Nabeiro from Portugal
Age: 23
Status: Founder and COO
Sector *: IT Consulting
NovaGate Solutions
www.novagate-solutions.com

David Nabeiro
Simone Leomanni

Host entrepreneur
Simone Leomanni from Denmark
Age: 34
Experience as a business owner – 16 years
Sector – Software engineering
Social Tech Projects –  www.socialtechprojects.com

Date of exchange:

From: 15/08/2024 to: 14/02/2025

Duration of exchange: 6 months

*Specific activity / sector of the exchange: Software development

Brief introduction by the NE;

During my Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs program, I collaborated with Social Tech Projects, an experienced company in automation and SaaS development. My work focused on API integrations, automation workflows, and outreach strategies, aligning with my engineering and business background. This exchange allowed me to contribute actively while learning from real-world business challenges. I deepened my expertise in startup operations, API-driven software, and strategic business development. Additionally, this program fostered mutual growth, with Social Tech Projects benefiting from my technical contributions, and my company, NovaGate, gaining valuable insights into scaling digital solutions.

Activities undertaken:

Throughout the program, I was responsible for the development and optimization of Zapier triggers and actions, enabling seamless API integrations. I worked on automation development, no-code software solutions, and cold outreach strategies. I also authored technical articles on integrating external platforms such as webhook.site and Twilio with WeSolve, improving documentation for end-users. In collaboration with Social Tech Projects, I contributed to backend optimization, enhancing platform usability. My work extended beyond the initial scope, demonstrating adaptability and a proactive approach to identifying new opportunities.

Benefits achieved;

The program provided significant value to all parties involved:

For Social Tech Projects – My technical expertise accelerated the development of key API integrations and automation solutions, helping optimize existing processes and improve user documentation. My contributions allowed the company to expand its SaaS capabilities and enhance platform accessibility, reducing the workload on internal resources. Additionally, my work on outreach and integration guides positioned the company for better user adoption and engagement.

For NovaGate – The program strengthened my ability to navigate startup challenges and implement automation-driven solutions effectively. Through hands-on experience with Social Tech Projects, I gained insights into scaling SaaS businesses, optimizing integrations, and improving customer success strategies. These learnings directly contribute to NovaGate’s mission of delivering AI and automation consultancy services.

For Myself – I developed critical entrepreneurial and technical skills, improved my adaptability, and expanded my professional network. The exposure to real-world SaaS development and business strategy reinforced my ability to create and scale innovative digital solutions.

Simone Leomanni