José Costa Rodrigues

José Costa Rodrigues is an experienced entrepreneur and the Co-Founder & CEO of Relive, an apartment locating company based in Austin, Texas.1 His professional journey is marked by several notable achievements and ventures:

Entrepreneurial Background

José founded Forall Phones in 2015, starting with an initial investment of just $350. As Founder and CEO, he grew the company to impressive heights:

• Over 100 employees
• 15 stores
• $5 million raised in funding
• $25 million in revenue

The company was successfully acquired five years after its founding.2

Current Ventures

In addition to his role at Relive, which he co-founded in 2022, José is also involved in other entrepreneurial pursuits:

• Co-founder of Relive Portugal (2021)
• Co-founder and Partner of MeuCapital, an investment platform (2021)
• Co-founder of an online newspaper (2021)2

Education

José has an extensive educational background, including:

• BSc in Philosophy from Universidade Católica Portuguesa
• BSc in Management from ISCTE Business School
• Executive Education from prestigious institutions such as Stanford University Graduate School of Business, INSEAD, and the University of St.Gallen2

Skills and Experience

José is known for his:

• Leadership abilities
• Strategic thinking
• Strong communication skills
• Extensive travel experience (30+ countries)3

His diverse background, from playing football to founding multiple companies, has contributed to his success as an entrepreneur and CEO.