Hi, I’m Carmen, founder of BizFlow Partners. South African, relocating to Portugal, active in Jewish community initiatives. I’m a fractional COO and operations partner for founders who want calm, repeatable growth. Passions: ethical tech and AI for small businesses, community building, practical kindness. Hobbies: plant-based cooking, long walks, learning videography with my Insta360, and adventures with my dogs, Zeus and Athena. Career highlights: building a member marketplace, helping shape an innovation hub in Coimbra, and studying my MBA at Henley. Achievements I’m proud of: complex cross-border projects delivered with heart and clean systems. Dreams: publish a line of thoughtful journals, help 1,000 microbusinesses run on smart, human-first systems, and grow a vibrant community in Portugal.
I embrace diversity and unconventionality by seeking out difference rather than sameness. In my work, I thrive at the intersections, whether it’s bridging cultures through international projects, building community across faith and identity, or collaborating with entrepreneurs whose paths don’t fit the mold. Personally, I’ve learned to see my ADHD and vegan lifestyle not as limitations but as sources of perspective and creativity. I’m energized by what feels “nontraditional,” because it’s often where the most original ideas and authentic connections live. To me, unconventionality is not about standing apart for the sake of it, it’s about opening space for varied voices, lived experiences, and unexpected possibilities to shape something richer than any single perspective could create.
