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Planning Hard, Playing Harder — Behind the Scenes of Vase.ai’s Q2 Workshop

Go behind the scenes of Vase.ai’s Q2 planning—where strategy meets laughter, teamwork, and a prank that says it all.

Tiago Gouveia
Tiago Gouveia

May 02, 2025

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At Vase.ai, we believe that great work comes from great teams, and great teams are built through clarity, collaboration, and just the right amount of chaos (the fun kind). Our recent Q2 planning was the perfect reflection of that.

Over a focused 3-day physical get-together, filled with deep dives, whiteboard scribbles, and a healthy supply of snacks and fruits, we came together to hammer out what truly matters for the next quarter. Add to that our virtual check-ins, digital whiteboards, and some very expressive emojis, and you’ve got a planning process that was equal parts strategic and spirited.

While KPIs and OKRs were definitely on the agenda, so was laughter, including a surprise prank on our CEO that perfectly captured our team spirit.



What’s Inside Our Q2 Planning Recap



The Serious Stuff: Clarity, Focus, and Purpose

We kicked off the Q2 planning process with one big question: “Where are we going, and how do we get there together?”

Our cross-functional teams rolled up their sleeves to:

  • Reflect on Q1 wins and learnings
  • Identify areas for growth and innovation
  • Set crystal-clear OKRs
  • Map out Initiatives that will make the most impact 

And honestly? The energy was electric! People showed up with sharp ideas, open minds, and a shared sense of ownership that made planning feel less like a meeting, and more like a mission.

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The Fun Stuff: Culture in Every Click

Of course, no Vase.ai planning session is complete without some good ol’ team mischief.

During one of our virtual calls, the team decided to prank our CEO, in true Vase.ai style. When asked about the “clarity of our Q2 direction,” we all ghosted ourselves, turning off cameras and going completely silent. Nothing says “crystal clear direction” like disappearing mid-meeting, right?

It was the perfect blend of humour and irony , and a reminder that even when we’re deep in planning mode, we never lose sight of the joy in what we do (and who we do it with).


Behind the Scenes: Watch Us in Action

Want to see what it’s like to plan with the Vase.ai team? We’ve put together a short highlight reel from our workshop.

Spoiler alert: It includes brainstorming, big laughs, and maybe even some TikTok-worthy moments.

 


Think Like Us? Work With Us.

We work hard because we care. We have fun because we trust each other. And we’re growing , which means we’re looking for like-minded people who:
  • Take initiative
  • Thrive on collaboration
  • Aren’t afraid to speak up (or prank their CEO)
  • Love solving real problems with real people

If that sounds like you, check out our open roles or just drop us a message. We’d love to meet you.

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