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Luis Gonçalves is a visionary in the digital product development world with over 20 years of global experience spanning three continents.

As the creator of the https://scaleupmethodology.com/ and https://adaptmethodology.com/ , he has transformed how startups approach growth and scaling.

His journey from software engineer at Nokia to global scaleup architect has informed his unique perspective on building successful companies.

Luis is the bestselling author of "Organisational Mastery," "Product First," and "The Unicorn Blueprint," drawing on his extensive background in product development, HR, finance, and digital marketing.

Through his methodologies, consulting work, and writing, Luis has helped dozens of companies build robust systems for ...more

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Scaling Startups: The Ultimate Guide For Founders

In today’s fast-paced digital environment, scaling represents both the greatest opportunity and challenge for startup founders. While launching a startup is difficult, successfully scaling requires an entirely different skillset, strategy framework, and operational systems. This guide explores essential frameworks, common pitfalls, and proven strategies to transform your promising venture into a m

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“A retrospective’s huge potential for learning should not be off-limits to any team member.”
― Luis Gonçalves, Getting Value out of Agile Retrospectives - A Toolbox of Retrospective Exercises

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“Rituals bring people together, allowing them to focus on what is important and to acknowledge significant events or accomplishments.”
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“Without a good facilitator, a retrospective most likely will be a disaster.”
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