Can I Have It in Blue? | S2E2

In the second episode of Season 2 — exploring collaboration across product, design, and technology —Álvaro Bezerra (Product Manager at Subvisual) and Tadeu Ferreira (Product Manager at Builders Camp) have an honest conversation about the evolving product management role and what it really takes to collaborate effectively in 2025.

They discuss how the PM role is shifting from “translator” to “builder”, especially as AI tools democratize technical skills and enable faster prototyping. Tadeu shares his journey as a “chaotic generalist” and connector, while Álvaro reflects on his experience as a psychology-trained PM navigating engineering discussions.

Both emphasize the power of empathy in collaboration, exploring strategies such as overcommunicating intentions upfront, protecting team focus time, and being “Robin to everyone’s Batman.” They dive into navigating uncertainty without trying to eliminate it, learning to assess where they are, iterate constantly, and adapt processes to their context rather than the other way around.

The conversation touches on the difference between “going fast” and being assertive in product work, with Álvaro stressing that speed means laser focus on the right problem, not doing more things faster. They also share experiences working 0-to-1 with founders, the importance of questioning assumptions, and why understanding human nature and yourself is the foundation of quality collaboration and product work.

Perfect for product managers, founders, designers, developers, and anyone building products in cross-functional teams.