In this episode, Joca Torres and Fabio Duarte reflect on their journeys in product management, both in Brazil and internationally. They share personal stories and insights from their global experiences, offering valuable lessons on how to succeed in the dynamic world of product management.

Key Topics Discussed:

➡️ How Brazilian product managers tackle global challenges

➡️ Creativity and adaptability in cross-cultural product teams

➡️ The significance of data-driven decision-making

➡️ The importance of understanding cultural nuances in product delivery

➡️ Tips on navigating international product markets

Ever thought about how product challenges are strikingly similar around the world?
That’s what I discovered when I stepped out of my comfort zone and traveled across six European cities. The goal? To launch my book in new languages and (in)validate a hypothesis: that the challenges of product management and development are universal.
With each conversation I had with professionals from different countries, the hypothesis proved true. Regardless of language or digital maturity, the same questions kept coming up: how to create real impact, how to align technology with strategy, how to build the trust needed to operate autonomously.
I came back even more convinced that, in product, listening carefully and acting with intention remain our greatest strengths.

Have you ever thought that managing a portfolio with numbers alone can blind you to the future? Just as the BCG Matrix helps you understand where to allocate resources today, Product Vision shows you where we should go. But used in isolation, each has its limitations.

Together, they expand our decision-making capacity—both tactical and strategic—and reveal not only what needs attention now but also what deserves investment in the years ahead. Portfolio management isn’t just about efficiency; it’s about direction.