Agenda

What does it take for a small team, based on a remote island, to build products that reach millions worldwide?

This talk shares the journey of a Portuguese studio born in Madeira — a small island in the Atlantic — that grew from developing a local hiking app into a global mobile game company with over 40 million downloads. Without large funding rounds or massive teams, growth came through resilience, long-term thinking, and the courage to compete in one of the world's most saturated industries.

This is not a story about scale through size — it's about scale through clarity, adaptability, and belief. It's about building sustainable digital products, evolving from mobile success into immersive virtual reality, and constantly redefining what's next.

For founders, studios, and partners, this session is a reminder: you don't need to be big to create global impact — but you do need the courage to build beyond your limits.

Takeaway

you don't need to be big to create global impact — but you do need the courage to build beyond your limits.

Intended Audience

This session targets founders, indie studios, developers, and publishing professionals interested in sustainable growth and global scalability. It benefits teams building with limited resources who aim to compete internationally. No prerequisite knowledge is required, though basic familiarity with the gaming industry enhances context.