From Philosophy to Digital Platforms

How Francis is building a new digital path.

Meet Francis Freitas

Educator. Analyst. Big-hearted builder of impact.

Francis, 46, has lived in Portugal for over seven years. Originally from Venezuela—with stops in Ecuador along the way—she’s worn many hats: researcher, sales supervisor, KPI analyst, and teacher. She holds a master's in branding, a degree in education and philosophy, and a deep passion for humanizing digital spaces. When she joined the program, she was unemployed—but not uninspired.

“The methodology is incredibly effective. It's not just theory—it’s daily, practical, hands-on learning. I’ve taken a lot of courses, but this one? This one surprised me.”

Francis Freitas

Student from Descodifica-te #3, 2025

The Challenge

Francis came in with a bold idea: a digital platform to support people experiencing workplace harassment.

She had the vision.
She had the social mission.
What she didn’t have yet? The no-code skills to build it.

She assumed she’d leave with a rough roadmap—at best. “I thought I’d just get the steps to follow,” she said. “I never imagined I’d build the platform myself.”

The Transformation

Francis didn’t just learn no-code.
She activated it.

She built a working digital simulator to help users identify labor harassment, and even launched a marketplace connecting people to legal, psychological, and emotional support.

Her mindset shifted.
Her skill set exploded.

She discovered Airtable and fell in love with its power to organize, connect, and automate. She learned how to build CRMs. She supported a real client. And more importantly—she saw herself differently.

Behind the scenes

Favorite
Tool

Airtable (data analysis + automation = dream combo)

Favourite mission

Building her own digital simulator from scratch

Biggest challenge

Creating a mobile app from zero

Most valuable learning

That community learning fuels confidence and clarity

What’s next for Francis

Francis is continuing to develop her platform, aiming to take it to the next level. She’s also exploring digital roles within impact-driven organizations—especially where customer journey meets technology.

Whether it’s project management, automation, or teaching others—she’s ready to blend digital with deeply human care.

Project Highlight

In the final stage of the Cohorts, students have the opportunity to work in a real project to develop not only technical skills, but also soft skills like client management, problem-solving, prioritization, and negotiation. Always with the support of our Mentors.

Client: Liga Portuguesa Contra o Cancro – Núcleo Regional do Norte

Mission: Create a CRM to manage their education and prevention programs across 300+ schools

Tools: Softr, Airtable, Zapier

Features: End-to-end workflow management, accessible dashboards, automation

The Results

Client feedback

“This project introduced us to new tools and sparked real reflection on how to solve existing challenges. A very positive experience. The students were very friendly and committed to meeting our needs.”

— Spokesperson from Núcleo Regional do Norte da Liga Portuguesa Contra o Cancro

Programs

Ready to build something that matters?

Francis didn’t just learn tools. She built a future. If you're standing at the edge of an idea—unsure how to bring it to life—this could be your moment too. Come and see what you're capable of.