STUDENT STORY
From Scientist to Nature Tech Creator
How Ana blended science, motherhood, and no-code to build something her own
Meet Ana Farinha
Biologist. Nature lover. Digital dreamer.
Ana, 44, is a scientist turned data analyst working at a Lisbon-based lab. After two decades in academic research—across Portugal and France—she made the bold move to shift careers in search of more stability and impact.
She's also a mother of two young girls, one of whom happily co-attended no-code classes nestled in Ana’s lap.
“This course shook me. It changed my direction completely. I wanted to test myself—and I did. Now I know I can build something meaningful.”
Ana Farinha
Student from Descodifica-te #3, 2025
Behind the scenes
Favourite tool
Airtable "Spectacular as a database!"
Favourite mission
“Running to meet the Sunday 11:59 deadline”
Biggest challenge
Juggling the course with baby naps and weekend shifts
Most valuable learning
“Doing is how you learn. I needed to do.”
What’s next for Ana?
Project Highlight
In the final stage of the Cohorts, students have the opportunity to create a Capstone Project to showcase what they have learned across the journey. They have the liberty to use whichever tool they want or even explore new ones, promoting their critical thinking and proactivity. Always with the support of our Mentors.
Project name: Guardião Verde
Mission: Bring nature into urban neighborhoods to foster joy and well-being
Tools: Softr, Airtable, Tally, Gumroad, Zapier
Features:
• Automated email flows
• Community profiles via Tally
• E-commerce with Gumroad
• Custom landing page built in Softr
The Results
A functioning MVP with automated workflows—and a reimagined business model.
“I changed the concept from a store to a space for community inspiration. That shift? It changed everything.”
