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Ana Paula
Lafuente
Product Marketing Coordinator & PMA Ambassador
Afya
Ana Paula Lafuente (She/Her) is a Product Marketing Senior Analyst and Marketing Specialist with over eight years of experience spanning strategic marketing, product positioning, and go-to-market execution across B2B and B2C technology sectors, including SaaS, edtech, foodtech, and healthtech. Certified by both Reforge and the Product Marketing Alliance, Ana is a trusted voice in Brazil’s PMM landscape, known for translating deep user insight into actionable strategy. She currently serves as an ambassador for PMA and is a dedicated mentor, helping professionals grow into product marketing roles through structured guidance and practical frameworks. Ana has built end-to-end PMM strategies, led pricing and packaging initiatives, and enabled commercial teams with tailored sales content. Her work is grounded in a passion for elevating the role of PMM in Brazil, and she’s a vocal advocate for better market understanding, fair recognition, and cross-functional alignment. A frequent contributor to the PMM community through talks, workshops, and published articles, Ana is driven by a mission to empower others with the tools, mindset, and confidence to thrive in product marketing.
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13 August 2026 14:15 - 14:45
Freemium in practice - Afya: Building and scaling a SaaS SMB model.
Freemium is easy in theory — but difficult to execute in practice. In this session, we'll explore the behind-the-scenes of how Afya structured, launched, and scaled a freemium model focused on the SMB segment. From acquisition to activation and conversion, you'll understand what really works (and what doesn't) when transforming free users into paying customers. You will explore: - How to structure a freemium model that generates sustainable growth - The main factors of activation, engagement, and conversion - The trade-offs between growth, monetization, and user experience - Practical lessons for scaling a SaaS model on a daily basis If you work with PLG or freemium strategies, this session provides a practical and applicable perspective.
13 August 2026 16:45 - 17:00
Chairperson closing remarks