About Us

We are a boutique consulting company based in Porto, Portugal, focused on Entrepreneurship, Strategy, Marketing, Branding, and Sales.

We are focused on offering services to two segments of the market: individuals with business ideas and startups.

We observe things. Then we draw our clients' attention to those opportunities to build the next generation company and brand.

Our Mission:

Our Values:

• Professional

• Passionate

• Persistent

• Positive

Marco Enzo Bagheri

Founder

Adjunct Professor | Marketing & Branding Consultant | Startup Coach

Marco Enzo Bagheri is an Adjunct Professor at ISAG-European Business School and IPAM Porto, the oldest and most prestigious marketing school in Portugal. He has also served as a Marketing Tutor at the London School of Design and Marketing (LSDM), bringing a wealth of international experience to his teaching.

With a PhD in Marketing and Strategy from a joint program with three renowned Portuguese universities—Universidade do Minho, Universidade de Aveiro, and Universidade da Beira Interior—Marco has a strong academic foundation. He also holds an MBA with a specialization in Marketing from the University of Malaya, Malaysia, and EBS Universität für Wirtschaft und Recht in Germany, along with a bachelor’s degree in English from IAU.

With nearly two decades of experience across industries such as Education, ICT, Luxury Interior Design, Digital Experience, and Retail Solutions, Marco applies cutting-edge theories to real-world business challenges. His areas of expertise span Teaching, Research, Business Planning, Strategic Marketing, Social Media Management, Market Analysis, and Branding Consultancy.

Driven by his passion to bridge the gap between academia and business, Marco founded his boutique consulting firm, where he helps aspiring entrepreneurs turn ideas into successful businesses while building strong personal and product brands.

His key areas of interest include Digital Marketing, Branding Technology-Oriented Products & Services, Startup Branding, Disruptive Technologies, Consumer Behavior, and Luxury Markets.

CIM Affiliate Professional Member

Issued by The Chartered Institute of Marketing

Sandra Ferreira

Content Marketing & Design

Sandra has a Bachelor's degree in Tourism Activities Management and a Master's in Marketing and Strategy from the University of Minho. She has experience in strategic planning, content creation, ad campaigns, and social media management. She has also published scientific articles and participated in conferences related to tourism, sustainability, and marketing. Committed to everything she does, Sandra will bring a strategic vision to North Star Advisors.

Her Skills include Marketing, Strategy, Writing, Creativity, and Teamwork. She has several interests, such as Traveling, Sustainability, Social Media, and Photography.

"Working at North Star Advisors means learning, love for what we do, and freedom to create and innovate. There is a flexible work environment and a genuine spirit of cooperation, where everybody supports each other and is committed to doing better day after day."

Lia Vasconcelos

Social Media Strategist & Content Creator

Lia has a Bachelor’s degree in Business Innovation, a post-graduation in Digital Marketing Strategy, and is finalizing her Master's Degree in Global Marketing from the prestigious University of IPAM.

Throughout her bachelor's degree, she had the opportunity to live aboard and get to know Lithuania and Estonia. What she believes to be a life-changing experience, once she adds the opportunity to get to know new cultures and perspectives of life.

Her academic path made her develop skills in terms of creativity, focus on business development and perspective, and always seeing the big picture.

At North Star Advisors, Lia is prepared to bring the most creative and disruptive ideas to our team and clients.