João Jesus

From an early age, I could see what others didn't. I could see solutions where others saw problems, which, combined with never giving up, allowed me to become a professional athlete.

Later I shifted that focus to business and started as a freelance photographer and worked with some of the best model and advertisement agencies in the country until I decided to open my own studios.

I decided to share my knowledge with others by teaching in Etic. I co-founded cuckuu, a social media app that raised over 1 million euros, mentored hundreds of people, pitched and talked at countless conferences and wrote for many publications.

I decided to create my own cinema blog with my daughter, which we grew to over 25k followers, I made a short movie, wrote a book and became the creative director of Webedia Portugal and also for Jellyfish Portugal, and that is only the beginning of my story.

What I Do

Creative Concepts

I love to create solutions that are out of the box, create concepts that are crazy but also deliver on what the client requires. Using creativity to solve problems is always my first mindset for any briefing

Content Creation

Photography, Design, Video, Podcast, Brand activations, copyright I can turn all my ideas into some sort of content

360º View

Because of all the different experiences and capabilities I acquired in over 20 years working in creative industries, I have a 360º look at what a problem requires

Team Management

I lead by example, and my background and experience in leading teams locally and remotely around 5 continents make me feel comfortable managing, building, acquiring and getting the best work out of all the team elements.

Communication

I am someone that loves to talk to people, I love to discuss ideas and find creative ways to solve problems. I feel at home presenting and explaining the concepts and making sure everyone gets excited with them as much as I do.

Adaptable and Versatile

I love challenges and always take them on with excitement, I adapt and because of my background in so many creative areas I am extremely versatile

Fun Facts

Ideas a day

82

Briefing to idea

30m

movies seen

6916

Coffees a day

3832

Trips to Gym

5

time sleeping

3h