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An offer to organize. An idea to validate. A team seeking greater autonomy. Explore the stories and the paths we built together.

Energy startup

Validate before investing more.

The challenge
A product in development, but uncertainty about customers and positioning.
The progress
Hypotheses and experiments helped guide the decision to pivot.
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Case 01 / 04
Mentoring

Strategic repositioning and pivot in energy sector

Context

Startup in the energy sector, in validation phase. Founder with solid technical background, product in development, but deep doubts about positioning and business model.

The problem

The startup was building without clarity on the problem it solved. There was a lot of energy in technical execution, but little structure to decide what to test first. The founder felt they were moving forward, but didn't know if in the right direction.

How we structured the decision

We structured sessions focused on specific decisions. Used Design Thinking to return to the original problem: who is the customer, what pain do we solve, why now. Then applied Lean Startup logic to turn assumptions into testable hypotheses.

What was done

  • Review of core problem and value proposition
  • Mapping of critical hypotheses
  • Definition of minimum experiments for validation
  • Structuring pivot decision criteria
  • Tracking learnings and adjustments

Where this led

The founder gained clarity on what to validate before investing more. Some hypotheses fell, others strengthened. The decision to pivot was made with criteria, not out of desperation.

CENTRAL LEARNING

Building without clarity on the problem is a waste of time and energy

Learnings

  • Building without clarity on the problem is a waste of time and energy
  • Pivot is not failure. It's structured learning
  • Founders need space to think, not just to execute

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International trade

Give marketing decisions a clear direction.

The challenge
Growth accompanied by reactive decisions and unclear priorities.
The progress
Criteria for positioning, channels and more consistent implementation.
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Case 02 / 04
Mês a Mês

Monthly marketing accompaniment for a foreign trade company

Context

Foreign trade company in growth phase. Strong technical leadership, but little marketing and positioning structure. Need for strategic clarity to sustain growth.

The problem

The company was growing, but without clear marketing direction. Decisions were made reactively, without criteria. There was doubt about where to focus: acquisition, positioning, channels, content. Everything seemed urgent.

How we structured the decision

We structured a Month by Month accompaniment focused on marketing decisions with strategic vision. Each session had a clear agenda: what decision needs to be made, what options exist, what are the risks. We used scientific thinking to test before scaling.

What was done

  • Diagnosis of positioning and market perception
  • Definition of strategic marketing priorities
  • Structuring criteria for recurring decisions
  • Review of channels and messages based on hypotheses
  • Monthly tracking of execution and adjustments

Where this led

The company started making marketing decisions with more clarity. Positioning became more coherent. Execution gained rhythm because there were criteria to decide what to do and what not to do.

CENTRAL LEARNING

Marketing without strategy is waste of resources

Learnings

  • Marketing without strategy is waste of resources
  • Positioning is a decision, not a creative exercise
  • Consistency over time matters more than one-off campaigns

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HR team

Build the ability to decide independently.

The challenge
Decisions concentrated at the top and an overly operational focus.
The progress
The team began bringing structured decisions, using a shared method.
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Case 03 / 04
Consulting

Developing strategic thinking for HR team

Context

Large organization with HR team in transformation. Leadership wanting to develop strategic capacity in the team, beyond operational execution.

The problem

The HR team was very good at execution, but struggled to think strategically. Important decisions were escalated to leadership, who couldn't handle everything. The team lacked structure to decide autonomously.

How we structured the decision

We designed a development program focused on applied strategic thinking. Used Design Thinking tools for problem definition and Lean Startup for decision structuring. Worked on real cases from the team.

What was done

  • Diagnosis of team's strategic maturity
  • Workshops on problem definition and prioritization
  • Building decision frameworks for the team
  • Mentoring team leaders
  • Tracking application in real projects

Where this led

The team started bringing structured decisions, not just problems. Leadership could focus on more strategic issues. Decision rhythm improved because there was a shared method.

CENTRAL LEARNING

Developing strategic thinking requires practice, not just theory

Learnings

  • Developing strategic thinking requires practice, not just theory
  • Operational teams can learn to decide. They need structure
  • Leadership that delegates decisions must also delegate criteria

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