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🤔 Ever heard of "talent debt"? It's not just about tech debt anymore, folks. We need to be thinking about the skills and cultures clashing when merging product and service teams. 🤯 Building a kick-ass team that can handle both is the real challenge!💪 #talentdebt #productmanagement #servicedesign #teambuilding #leadership #growthhacking #scaleup

Last day of Summer Holidays Reflection 🌞 As we bid farewell to the summer holidays, a few reflections to carry forward: - Always be kind. You never know what battles others are fighting silently. - Believe in your inner strength; it shines brightest in the face of adversity. - Embrace your uniqueness; comparison dims your light. - Remember, it's never too late to chase your dreams! - Stay cool, stay focused, and prioritize peace of mind over fleeting victories. And a gentle reminder: The most overestimated luxury in life is winning. 🥇 The most underestimated luxury in life is peace of mind. PS: Exciting news! My book is making progress, and I can't wait to share more soon. It's a journey that might resonate with someone out there. 😊 #summer #recharge #holidays

Hey everyone! 👋 Been doing some serious soul-searching lately about my time at Scale Up Valley – two decades of helping over 80 CEOs and companies conquer the global market! 🌎 It's been one wild ride, and I've picked up some seriously valuable lessons along the way. 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲'𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗮𝗹: 👉International success isn't just about luck, it's about smart planning and sticking to your guns. 👉Local knowledge is key – you gotta understand the nuances of each market you're entering. 👉Flexibility is your superpower. The business world is always changing, so be ready to adapt. 👉Delivering consistent value is the magic bullet for global expansion. Clear vision? Absolutely crucial for building lasting growth. These lessons have solidified something important: having the right mindset and pushing forward with passion is what wins the game. 🚀 𝗦𝗼, 𝗜 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗮 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘆𝗼𝘂! 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗶𝗻 𝗴𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗴𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹? 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘄𝗶𝘀𝗱𝗼𝗺 – 𝗶𝘁'𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲! 🧠 #GlobalBusinessInsights #MarketExpansionWisdom #StrategicSuccessPerspectives

🔥The Trending Debate on "How Many Minutes is Late to Work?" ⏰ ⚖️ Recently, I've seen this question popping up everywhere, sparking diverse opinions. From the viewpoint that "on time is late" to the belief that even being 5 minutes early is cutting it close, the spectrum of perspectives is vast. In my book, the golden rule is "2 to 5 minutes early is on time." Balancing timeliness with flexibility is crucial in today's fast-paced work environment. Some argue for strict punctuality, valuing every minute for a productive start, while others advocate for a more relaxed, results-driven approach. Where do you stand on this divisive workplace matter? Share your thoughts and shed light on your perspective in the ongoing discourse below! 💬🕰️ #OfficeTrends #PunctualityDebate #WorkplaceCulture #LateToWorkDiscussion #JoinTheBuzz

Building a Rockstar team, one coach at a time! 🤘 Ever wondered how we find the best coaches at Scaleup Valley ? 🤔 We're always on the lookout for coaches with proven experience, glowing testimonials, and a passion for helping others reach their full potential. And let's be honest, who wouldn't want to be part of a team that's building something truly amazing? 😉 #scaleupvalley #coaching #quality #teamwork #entrepreneur #growth #leadership #scaleuplife

Ditch the suits, grab a coffee, let's talk leadership! ☕️ 🔅 Forget rigid hierarchies and titles. My leadership philosophy is all about creating a company culture that feels like a second home. At Scaleup Valley, we're building a community where genuine connections are prioritized and everyone feels valued and empowered. ⚡ Transparency: No secrets, just open doors. We believe in sharing everything, from company goals to those hilarious bloopers from the last team meeting. This builds trust, fosters collaboration, and makes everyone feel like they're part of the inner circle. Empowerment: Unleashing inner Rockstars, one decision at a time. Forget micromanagement, we're all about empowering our team. We trust them to make decisions, own their work, and bring their unique ideas to the table. This fuels innovation, boosts morale, and creates a sense of ownership. Thriving Culture: Where growth and good vibes meet. We're a melting pot of diverse perspectives, united by our shared passion and respect for one another. We encourage open communication, champion inclusivity, and prioritize mental well-being. It's a place where everyone feels valued, supported, and excited to be part of the journey. My experience at Scaleup Valley has shown me the power of leadership that goes beyond titles. Leading with transparency, empowering our team, and fostering a thriving culture has ignited a fire within our people and propelled us forward. 📣 Now, I want to hear from you! How are you making your company culture truly personal? Let's share ideas, inspire each other, and build workplaces that feel like a second home. #LeadershipWithoutTitles #TransparencyAndTrust #EmpoweredEmployees #ThrivingCulture #LetsGetPersonal #ScaleUpValley

📢 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐈 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐝 ����𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐦𝐲 𝐣𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐱𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐲! Dive deep into the core of team success with our key strategies that pave the way for transformative growth. 🌟 Unlock the secrets to building a world-class team that thrives on innovation, collaboration, and success. 🔓 Let's embark on this journey together towards unparalleled business achievements! 💼💫 #CompanyCulture #SuccessStrategies #TeamBuildingExcellence #BusinessSuccess #ElevateYourTeam

In the past, I used to stop working out during holidays because I associated it with pain and sacrifice. Today, working out is a pleasure and a habit that gives me energy. Now, holidays are the time I enjoy my workouts even more and with greater enthusiasm. #HolidayWorkouts #FitnessJourney #HealthyHabits #Wellness #EnergyBoost

𝐌𝐲 𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐭: 𝐀 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐬𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬. Standing beside me, not just in life but also on the professional journey, is my incredible wife Maria do Rosário Menezes (Mary) Beyond the love and companionship, she's been an invaluable source of support and inspiration in my career .💫 Her unwavering belief in my abilities has been a constant motivator, pushing me to reach for new heights. ⚡ She celebrates every milestone with genuine enthusiasm and provides a listening ear and sound advice during challenging moments. Her unwavering encouragement has been the wind beneath my wings, propelling me towards professional fulfillment. 🔝 To the woman who empowers my success, thank you. You are my rock, my confidante, and my greatest asset. 💡 💟 #PowerCouple #SupportSystem #Grateful #Love #Success #ProfessionalGrowth #Empowerment #LifePartner

𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲-𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝘃𝘀. 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁-𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀: 𝗪𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗵 𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗵𝘆? 𝗨𝗻𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 𝗶𝗻 𝗯𝗼𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗮𝘀! 📈 Ever wondered why VCs love product-focused companies while Private Equity firms lean towards services (not exclusively)? 🤔 𝗜𝘁'𝘀 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆! 𝗜𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼, 𝘄𝗲 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸 𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗸𝗲𝘆 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀: 📈 𝗩𝗖𝘀 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵: They bet on product-based companies because they can scale rapidly with minimal headcount. 0 to $100 million in under 10 years? That's their game! 🤝 𝗣𝗘 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗮 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵: They typically invest in companies that are already well-established, post Series B or C. While they might consider service-based businesses, the complexity of scaling these companies requires a different strategy. 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘅? 👨💼 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀: You need more people to deliver services. This means more hiring, onboarding, and talent management headaches. 📈 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗲 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹: As you scale, you need more people to manage the increased workload. This can create bottlenecks and slow down your growth. 𝗕𝘂𝘁 𝗱𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀!  𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗸𝗲𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲-𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀? 💪 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺: Invest in recruiting, training, and retaining top talent. 🤝 𝗔𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘀 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗹𝘆: Streamline communication and collaboration to avoid bottlenecks. 🚀 𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆: Find tools and platforms to automate processes and free up your team's time. 📢 𝗜𝗻 𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘆, product-based businesses can scale more rapidly and with less incremental cost, while service-based businesses face greater challenges in scaling but can offer higher customization and potentially higher margins. Hybrid models aim to balance these aspects but come with increased complexity. 𝗪𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗻𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘅𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲-𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀? Watch this video👇 #vc #pe #scaling #entrepreneurship #business #growth #services #product #innovation #team #talent #leadership #strategy #investment