Knowing who you are at 19 is not enough — you also need the right tools

Tiago's pitch is built on a clear self-assessment: at 19 he knows who he is and where he wants to go, but he is honest that what he lacks are the tools to get there. He is not interested in confining himself to classical academic training. Instead, he wants to build an innovative project, and he is convinced the best way to do it is as part of a team. This clarity about the gap between identity and capability is what drives his choice — he is not looking for a degree, he is looking for instruments and collaborators.