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Harsev Oshan
Director of Business Development
Harsev Oshan is the Director of Business Development at World Talents, where he combines personal experience with professional expertise to make global talent mobility simpler and more accessible for entrepreneurs, investors, researchers, and professionals seeking to thrive internationally.
At World Talents, Harsev specializes in helping entrepreneurs and investors navigate and fast-track their international relocation journey. His unique personal story, having experienced statelessness before becoming a proud Canadian citizen, gives him profound insight into the challenges and opportunities of global mobility. This lived experience, combined with his expertise in business development, partnerships, and startup ecosystems, allows him to guide clients with both strategic acumen and genuine empathy.
Harsev is particularly passionate about demonstrating how the right mobility strategy can transform lives and unlock unprecedented opportunities. He works directly with clients to leverage World Talents' Global Talent Portugal Program, which creates a pioneering pathway to European residency by connecting global talent to Portugal's thriving innovation ecosystem from leading universities to startups and established venture networks, while simplifying the complex legal journey so participants can focus on building their future.
At World Talents, Harsev specializes in helping entrepreneurs and investors navigate and fast-track their international relocation journey. His unique personal story, having experienced statelessness before becoming a proud Canadian citizen, gives him profound insight into the challenges and opportunities of global mobility. This lived experience, combined with his expertise in business development, partnerships, and startup ecosystems, allows him to guide clients with both strategic acumen and genuine empathy.
Harsev is particularly passionate about demonstrating how the right mobility strategy can transform lives and unlock unprecedented opportunities. He works directly with clients to leverage World Talents' Global Talent Portugal Program, which creates a pioneering pathway to European residency by connecting global talent to Portugal's thriving innovation ecosystem from leading universities to startups and established venture networks, while simplifying the complex legal journey so participants can focus on building their future.
OUR TEAM
Timur Sitdikov
Founder
Bernardo Saraiva
Timur Sitdikov is the Founder and Managing Director of World Talents, where he specializes in making global talent mobility simpler and more accessible for entrepreneurs, investors, researchers, and professionals seeking international opportunities. With deep expertise in investment migration and international tax strategy, Timur has successfully guided hundreds of entrepreneurs and investors through complex residency and business establishment processes across multiple jurisdictions.
At World Talents, Timur leads the mission to bridge the gap between global talent and local opportunities, creating streamlined pathways for professionals to establish themselves internationally. The company has pioneered flexible residency programs across key markets, including the US, Portugal, the UK, and beyond, removing traditional barriers that often prevent talented individuals from pursuing international opportunities.
A flagship example of this approach is World Talents' Global Talent Portugal Program, which creates a pioneering pathway to European residency. This program uniquely connects global talent to Portugal's thriving innovation ecosystem from leading universities to startups and established venture networks, while simplifying the complex legal journey so participants can focus on building their future rather than navigating bureaucracy.
At World Talents, Timur leads the mission to bridge the gap between global talent and local opportunities, creating streamlined pathways for professionals to establish themselves internationally. The company has pioneered flexible residency programs across key markets, including the US, Portugal, the UK, and beyond, removing traditional barriers that often prevent talented individuals from pursuing international opportunities.
A flagship example of this approach is World Talents' Global Talent Portugal Program, which creates a pioneering pathway to European residency. This program uniquely connects global talent to Portugal's thriving innovation ecosystem from leading universities to startups and established venture networks, while simplifying the complex legal journey so participants can focus on building their future rather than navigating bureaucracy.
Co-Founder and
Managing Director
Managing Director
Bernardo Saraiva is the Director at World Talents, where he applies the same competitive drive and strategic thinking that took him across global ATP tennis courts to make global talent mobility simpler and more accessible for entrepreneurs, investors, researchers, and professionals seeking to thrive internationally.
Drawing from his experience as a former professional tennis player who competed worldwide in the ATP league, Bernardo brings a unique perspective to global mobility, understanding firsthand what it takes to perform at the highest level in international environments. At World Talents, he drives operational strategy specifically focused on Portugal, building strategic partnerships that connect universities, startups, and global entrepreneurs within the country's rapidly growing innovation ecosystem.
Bernardo's competitive mindset and energetic approach enable him to cultivate an environment that makes international transitions seamless for clients. His work is instrumental in developing World Talents' Global Talent Portugal Program, which creates a pioneering pathway to European residency by connecting global talent to Portugal's thriving innovation ecosystem from leading universities to startups and established venture networks, while simplifying the complex legal journey so participants can focus on building their future.
Drawing from his experience as a former professional tennis player who competed worldwide in the ATP league, Bernardo brings a unique perspective to global mobility, understanding firsthand what it takes to perform at the highest level in international environments. At World Talents, he drives operational strategy specifically focused on Portugal, building strategic partnerships that connect universities, startups, and global entrepreneurs within the country's rapidly growing innovation ecosystem.
Bernardo's competitive mindset and energetic approach enable him to cultivate an environment that makes international transitions seamless for clients. His work is instrumental in developing World Talents' Global Talent Portugal Program, which creates a pioneering pathway to European residency by connecting global talent to Portugal's thriving innovation ecosystem from leading universities to startups and established venture networks, while simplifying the complex legal journey so participants can focus on building their future.
David Bonellie
Director of Business Development
David Bonellie is the Director of Business Development at World Talents, where he drives the strategic partnerships and B2B initiatives that make global talent mobility simpler and more accessible for entrepreneurs, investors, researchers, and professionals seeking to thrive internationally.
David works directly with agencies, institutions, and decision-makers to develop and scale innovative global residency programs. His expertise in investment migration, sustainability, and growth strategy enables him to bring a systems-thinking approach to cross-border collaboration, identifying opportunities that create lasting value for both partners and clients.
He works closely with partners to leverage World Talents' Global Talent Portugal Program, which creates a pioneering pathway to European residency by connecting global talent to Portugal's thriving innovation ecosystem from leading universities to startups and established venture networks, while simplifying the complex legal journey so participants can focus on building their future.
David works directly with agencies, institutions, and decision-makers to develop and scale innovative global residency programs. His expertise in investment migration, sustainability, and growth strategy enables him to bring a systems-thinking approach to cross-border collaboration, identifying opportunities that create lasting value for both partners and clients.
He works closely with partners to leverage World Talents' Global Talent Portugal Program, which creates a pioneering pathway to European residency by connecting global talent to Portugal's thriving innovation ecosystem from leading universities to startups and established venture networks, while simplifying the complex legal journey so participants can focus on building their future.
Head of Innovation, Ventures & Consulting
Natalia Ismagilova is the Head of Innovation, Ventures, and Consulting at World Talents, where she brings over 13 years of cross-sector experience at the intersection of law, deep tech, heavy industry, and strategic consulting.
With dual academic training in law and applied physics & mathematics, Natalia approaches complex legal and innovation challenges with both strategic precision and engineer-level systems thinking. Throughout her career, she has advised on national-level initiatives, led interdisciplinary teams, and supported startup and scale-up founders in navigating intersectoral growth and regulatory clarity.
Natalia is uniquely positioned to support World Talents participants—whether investors, founders, or researchers—because she has been on all sides of the venture-building table. From designing investment structures to executing deals, she understands the pain points of every stakeholder and knows how to resolve them with tailored, pragmatic solutions.
At World Talents, she transforms legal complexity into strategic clarity, helping ambitious participants scale across borders and plug into Portugal’s innovation ecosystem with confidence. Beyond her core role, Natalia mentors graduate students and early-stage founders, and her latest passion lies in exploring the frontiers of AI, Web3, blockchain, and agentic tools—believing that foresight and curiosity are key to keeping World Talents participants one step ahead of the future.
With dual academic training in law and applied physics & mathematics, Natalia approaches complex legal and innovation challenges with both strategic precision and engineer-level systems thinking. Throughout her career, she has advised on national-level initiatives, led interdisciplinary teams, and supported startup and scale-up founders in navigating intersectoral growth and regulatory clarity.
Natalia is uniquely positioned to support World Talents participants—whether investors, founders, or researchers—because she has been on all sides of the venture-building table. From designing investment structures to executing deals, she understands the pain points of every stakeholder and knows how to resolve them with tailored, pragmatic solutions.
At World Talents, she transforms legal complexity into strategic clarity, helping ambitious participants scale across borders and plug into Portugal’s innovation ecosystem with confidence. Beyond her core role, Natalia mentors graduate students and early-stage founders, and her latest passion lies in exploring the frontiers of AI, Web3, blockchain, and agentic tools—believing that foresight and curiosity are key to keeping World Talents participants one step ahead of the future.
Gonçalo de sá
Director of Programs and University Partnerships
Gonçalo de Sá is the Director of Programs and University Partnerships at World Talents, where he combines his scientific expertise with entrepreneurial vision to make global talent mobility simpler and more accessible for entrepreneurs, investors, researchers, and professionals seeking to thrive internationally.
With a PhD in Chemistry and experience as a scientist-turned-entrepreneur, Gonçalo brings a unique perspective to global mobility and to translating scientific innovation into real-world impact. At World Talents, he oversees the development of university partnerships and mentorship programs that create meaningful connections between global talent and Portugal's academic and research institutions.
His work is central to World Talents' Global Talent Portugal Program, which creates a pioneering pathway to European residency by connecting global talent to Portugal's thriving innovation ecosystem from leading universities to startups and established venture networks, while simplifying the complex legal journey so participants can focus on building their future.
With a PhD in Chemistry and experience as a scientist-turned-entrepreneur, Gonçalo brings a unique perspective to global mobility and to translating scientific innovation into real-world impact. At World Talents, he oversees the development of university partnerships and mentorship programs that create meaningful connections between global talent and Portugal's academic and research institutions.
His work is central to World Talents' Global Talent Portugal Program, which creates a pioneering pathway to European residency by connecting global talent to Portugal's thriving innovation ecosystem from leading universities to startups and established venture networks, while simplifying the complex legal journey so participants can focus on building their future.
LISA-MARIE ROOS
Marketing Manager
JOANA MALAQUIAS
Lisa-Marie Roos is the Marketing Manager at World Talents, where she transforms complex global mobility concepts into compelling stories that make global talent mobility simpler and more accessible for entrepreneurs, investors, researchers, and professionals seeking to thrive internationally.
At World Talents, Lisa-Marie crafts strategic marketing campaigns that bridge the gap between globally minded entrepreneurs and real-world international opportunities. Her expertise lies in creating content that not only informs but inspires action, building communities of forward-thinking professionals who understand that strategic mobility can unlock unprecedented potential. Through authentic storytelling and targeted messaging, she helps potential clients envision their international future and take confident steps toward achieving it.
Lisa-Marie's marketing initiatives are crucial in sharing the success stories and opportunities within World Talents' Global Talent Portugal Program, which creates a pioneering pathway to European residency by connecting global talent to Portugal's thriving innovation ecosystem from leading universities to emerging startups and established venture networks, while simplifying the complex legal journey so participants can focus on building their future.
At World Talents, Lisa-Marie crafts strategic marketing campaigns that bridge the gap between globally minded entrepreneurs and real-world international opportunities. Her expertise lies in creating content that not only informs but inspires action, building communities of forward-thinking professionals who understand that strategic mobility can unlock unprecedented potential. Through authentic storytelling and targeted messaging, she helps potential clients envision their international future and take confident steps toward achieving it.
Lisa-Marie's marketing initiatives are crucial in sharing the success stories and opportunities within World Talents' Global Talent Portugal Program, which creates a pioneering pathway to European residency by connecting global talent to Portugal's thriving innovation ecosystem from leading universities to emerging startups and established venture networks, while simplifying the complex legal journey so participants can focus on building their future.
Head of Legal Operations
Joana Malaquias is the Head of Legal Operations at World Talents, where she leads the legal infrastructure that makes global talent mobility simpler and more accessible for entrepreneurs, investors, researchers, and professionals seeking to thrive internationally.
With deep expertise in immigration and succession law, and experience in key roles at Portugal’s immigration agencies SEF and AIMA, Joana serves as the strategic legal leader who ensures every client case is handled with meticulous care, precision, and unwavering trust. At World Talents, she guides clients through Portugal's complex legal landscape with exceptional clarity, transforming what can be an overwhelming process into a confident journey toward their international goals.
Joana's comprehensive understanding of Portuguese immigration law and her commitment to excellence make her the cornerstone of World Talents' legal success. Under her leadership, the team delivers seamless execution of World Talents' Global Talent Portugal Program, which creates a pioneering pathway to European residency by connecting global talent to Portugal's thriving innovation ecosystem from leading universities to startups and established venture networks, while simplifying the complex legal journey so participants can focus on building their future.
With deep expertise in immigration and succession law, and experience in key roles at Portugal’s immigration agencies SEF and AIMA, Joana serves as the strategic legal leader who ensures every client case is handled with meticulous care, precision, and unwavering trust. At World Talents, she guides clients through Portugal's complex legal landscape with exceptional clarity, transforming what can be an overwhelming process into a confident journey toward their international goals.
Joana's comprehensive understanding of Portuguese immigration law and her commitment to excellence make her the cornerstone of World Talents' legal success. Under her leadership, the team delivers seamless execution of World Talents' Global Talent Portugal Program, which creates a pioneering pathway to European residency by connecting global talent to Portugal's thriving innovation ecosystem from leading universities to startups and established venture networks, while simplifying the complex legal journey so participants can focus on building their future.
Natalia Ismagilova