Hi! I'm João Sampaio and I'm a student of life. I'm also an entrepreneur-wanna-be, a software developer, I write a blog, I'm an avid reader and I'm a street runner.

Actually, I'm constantly changing and that description won't even keep up. I never seem to settle. If you want to find out more about me and everything I ever was once, read this. If you want to know what I'm up to, read my blog. If you want to get in touch, send me an email at jpmelos@gmail.com.

Cheers!

What am I doing now

I take action, create things and incite change.

I:

  • do things people say I can't do;
  • am a software developer;
  • write a blog;
  • read a lot;
  • am an early riser;
  • am a street runner;
  • enjoy being outdoors;
  • am organized and minimalist;
  • am a Pink Floyd fan;
  • question a lot.

What did I do

I took risks, and I tried to learn from them.

I:

  • skydove once and want to do it again;
  • am an AIESEC alumnus;
  • lived in Nigeria for 6 weeks volunteering for social work;
  • exercise everyday and believe it's essential;
  • used to be afraid of a lot of things.

Don't expect me too...

Give up on my dreams. I can take a lot of pain.

Thoughts

I like quotes and thoughts, the more motivational, the better.

Always do what you are afraid to do. -- Ralph Waldo Emerson

Ship. -- Seth Godin

Don't copy. You can't out-Apple Apple.

Stay uncomfortable.

Either 'Hell yeah!' or 'No.'

Projects

I've been involved in many projects in many facets of life. I'm graduating in Computer Engineering, I've written and contributed to open source softwares and I've been a volunteer in social initiatives in Africa.

Open Source Projects

Stoq

Stoq is an ERP system for micro to medium businesses in Brazil. I'm a software developer in Async Open Source, the company that makes Stoq.

OpenSell

A small application for making fast static selling lists for hosting in the Internet. Comes with a sample CSS and examples.

Personal Projects

I want to start a company someday. I'm not sure on what nor when anymore. I've tried to start a business quite a few times already, and I now know more clearly what I don't know yet. Which is better than not knowing.

I also am studying macroeconomics, microeconomics, finances and politics (and the impact of all those things on businesses). I plan on investing my capital on stocks soon.

Contact

I like talking about entrepreneurship, leadership, computers, programming, psychology, religion, lifestyles and many other topics. Even better if you can mix them. Try me:

jpmelos@gmail.com

Comments on my blog are always welcome and appreciated too.