ESEG Talks welcomes Ângela Assis from Brasilprev to discuss longevity, leadership, and the future of careers.

By Stela Martins
20/08/2026

Living longer is transforming not only how people plan for the future, but also the length of careers, work relationships, and the opportunities that arise in different sectors of the economy.
The tenth episode deals with this scenario of profound transformations. ESEG Talks, podcast from ESEG College., from Grupo Etapa, which brings students closer to the discussions that are shaping the future of business and careers.
The guest on this edition is Angela Assis, CEO of Brasilprev Seguros e Previdência SA. ...and the first woman to hold the presidency of the company. Throughout the conversation, she shares experiences from her professional career and reflections on how people and organizations can prepare for an increasingly long-lived society.
With the theme “"The Longevity Economy: Challenges and Opportunities for the Leaders and Careers of Tomorrow"”, The episode explores how the aging population is changing people's relationship with work, career, and financial planning.
As life expectancy increases, career paths also tend to become longer and less linear. This can mean further training, career changes, and different professional cycles throughout life.
The discussion also addresses the importance of developing a long-term vision regarding personal finances, creating conditions for professionals to have greater autonomy in making decisions throughout their careers.
Throughout the conversation, Ângela Assis presents a broad perspective on the challenges and opportunities of a society that is living increasingly longer lives.
Among the main topics covered are:
• The impacts of longevity on the labor market;
• Building longer, non-linear career paths;
• The importance of financial and retirement planning;
• The participation of professionals aged 50+ in organizations;
• The coexistence of different generations in the professional environment;
• Artificial intelligence and digital inclusion;
• The growth of the silver economy;
• New professional and business opportunities linked to longevity;
• The skills needed for the careers of the future.
More than just discussing aging, the episode proposes a reflection on how individuals and organizations can prepare for a scenario in which living and working longer will be part of the reality for an increasingly larger segment of the population.
The conversation also revisits experiences from Ângela Assis's career and the lessons learned over more than three decades working in the financial market.
Among the reflections presented by the executive is the importance of each professional taking responsibility for their own career development, seeking new knowledge, experiences, and skills throughout their lives.
In a market marked by technological and demographic transformations, continuous learning, adaptability, and the ability to work with people from different generations are emerging as increasingly relevant skills.
The conversation is led by Simone Bortoletto, Coordinator of the Career Development Center at ESEG College, alongside Laura Oliveira Fernandes, Production Engineering student.
The format reinforces ESEG Talks' goal of connecting academic knowledge, market experiences, and fundamental topics for the professional development of students.
The ESEG Talks episodes are available on YouTube and in Spotify from ESEG College.
Watch, share, and follow the upcoming episodes of the "Tech & Business: Intelligence in Action" season of the ESEG Talks podcast.

Stela Martins
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