In this podcast episode, Joao Moita talks with Mirela Mus, the founder of Product People. They discuss Mirela's transition into product management, and she shares her insights on the role of a VP of Product and the differences between "mercenaries" and "missionaries" in the industry. Mirela offers advice on defining success in Product Management and talks about prioritization and PM mentoring. She also discusses the challenges of being a woman in a male-dominated field and shares her thoughts on the transition from PM to people management. Mirela offers recommendations for aspiring product managers and encourages critical thinking as a core skill. [00:20] About Mirela [02:43] Transition to PM [10:52] VP of Product role [15:28] Mercenaries vs missionaries [19:11] PM insights [25:00] Go to market [26:50] Consulting vs FTE PMs [29:50] Am I a good PM? [33:35] Prioritization [36:40] PM mentoring [39:00] Being a PM as a woman [40:37] Who inspires me [45:00] From PM to people management [47:12] About the future, recommendations [53:23] Where are we going next? [55:28] Critical thinking is core [58:40] Food for thought