Devico Breakfast Bar

Devico Breakfast Bar

Welcome to the Devico Breakfast Bar! We invite C-suite titans from a wide array of industries to our virtual breakfast table. In candid conversations over coffee, we delve into their personal journeys, from their first forays into the business world to their current roles as CEOs, CTOs, and co-founders. Join us as we dig deeper into the minds and experiences of the individuals who've made it big in their respective industries. Expect enlightening anecdotes, inspiring stories, and practical advice that can help you carve your own path to success.

  1. HÁ 3 DIAS

    How to balance agility and security in B2B platforms? | Jakob Carlbring | Devico Breakfast Bar #108

    In this episode of Devico Breakfast Bar Podcast, Oleg Sadikov, the co-founder and CEO at Devico & DeviQA, sits down with Jakob Carlbring founder at Strawbay, Blingdale and Quiddly. Jakob shares how insights from working with SMEs shaped his mission to help businesses make smarter financial decisions. He also explains the complexities of building a customizable ERP system from scratch, the strategic thinking behind launching a scalable integration platform, and the leadership mindset required to run multiple ventures with shared goals. Episode highlights: Why SMEs struggle with cash flow and how FinTech can help.Challenges of building a secure and scalable financial platform.How to balance agility and control in AI adoption services.Smart approaches to software development outsourcing services and preserving domain knowledge.What to look for when building high-performing tech teams.Join the Devico Breakfast Bar for compelling discussions led by a seasoned industry expert who generously shares a wealth of knowledge and firsthand experience. Subscribe to Devico Breakfast Bar Newsletter - https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/7208390603515039745/  Follow Oleg on LI - https://www.linkedin.com/in/oleh-sadykow/  Check out Devico - https://devico.io  Check out DeviQA - https://www.deviqa.com  Learn more about Devico's fintech software development services - https://devico.io/industries/fintech  Learn more about DeviQA's software testing for startups - https://www.deviqa.com/services/software-testing-for-startup/

    17min
  2. 22 DE JUL.

    How to build AI security without slowing innovation? | Mateo Rojas-Carulla | Devico Breakfast Bar #107

    In this episode of Devico Breakfast Bar Podcast, Oleg Sadikov, the co-founder and CEO at Devico & DeviQA, sits down with Mateo Rojas-Carulla, co-founder at Lakera, to explore the world of AI security. From launching the viral AI game Gandalf to helping companies protect GenAI applications at scale, Mateo shares key insights into having a dedicated development team for building infrastructure for a safer AI-powered future. Episode highlights: How GenAI changes the rules of security and risk.Building resilient teams across time zones.What Gandalf taught the world about prompt-based attacks.Why AI security is fundamentally different from traditional cybersecurity.Smart software development outsourcing strategies for speed and control.Join the Devico Breakfast Bar for compelling discussions led by a seasoned industry expert who generously shares a wealth of knowledge and firsthand experience. Subscribe to Devico Breakfast Bar Newsletter - https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/7208390603515039745/  Follow Oleg on LI - https://www.linkedin.com/in/oleh-sadykow/  Check out Devico - https://devico.io  Check out DeviQA - https://www.deviqa.com  Learn more about Devico's data engineering services -  https://devico.io/services/data-engineering-services  Learn more about DeviQA's security testing services - https://www.deviqa.com/industries/cybersecurity-testing-services/

    17min
  3. 15 DE JUL.

    How to transform industries with quantum tech? | Juha Riippi | Devico Breakfast Bar #106

    In this episode of Devico Breakfast Bar Podcast, Oleg Sadikov, the co-founder and CEO at Devico & DeviQA, sits down with Juha Riippi, CEO and co-founder at Quanscient. Juha shares his journey from 16 years in IT consulting to launching a deep tech startup revolutionizing multi-physics simulations through AI, quantum, and cloud computing. Explore the challenges of breaking into a conservative industry, the importance of full-stack developers team structures in deep tech, and why validation and user feedback should guide product development. Episode highlights: Lessons from agile and SaaS development.How to build remote-first, full-stack teams.How to use software development outsourcing services smart without losing product control.Why CTO involvement is important in tech startups.What makes a great hire in cutting-edge tech.Join the Devico Breakfast Bar for compelling discussions led by a seasoned industry expert who generously shares a wealth of knowledge and firsthand experience. Subscribe to Devico Breakfast Bar Newsletter - https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/7208390603515039745/  Follow Oleg on LI - https://www.linkedin.com/in/oleh-sadykow/  Check out Devico - https://devico.io  Check out DeviQA - https://www.deviqa.com  Learn more about Devico's software development outsourcing services - https://devico.io/services/software-development-outsourcing  Learn more about DeviQA's AI testing services - https://www.deviqa.com/services/ai-testing-services/

    17min
  4. 8 DE JUL.

    How to build multiple startups without burning out? | Aage Reerslev | Devico Breakfast Bar #105

    In this episode of Devico Breakfast Bar Podcast, Oleg Sadikov, the co-founder and CEO at Devico & DeviQA, sits down with Aage Reerslev, Founder and CEO at Andsend and Founder at Zevoy. Aage shares his philosophy on choosing projects, the lessons only experience can teach, and the challenges of launching in untapped markets. From the founding story of Zevoy to his latest venture Andsend, discover how curiosity, gut feeling, and an obsession with solving real problems have shaped his journey. Episode highlights: The pros and cons of being a serial founder.Scaling FinTech solutions across different markets with a build-operate-transfer services behind the scenes.How AI is reshaping leadership, decision-making, and startup teams.The future of global tech talent and decentralized company building where software development outsourcing services occasionally play a quiet but important role.Balancing automation with human connection.Join the Devico Breakfast Bar for compelling discussions led by a seasoned industry expert who generously shares a wealth of knowledge and firsthand experience. Subscribe to Devico Breakfast Bar Newsletter - https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/7208390603515039745/  Follow Oleg on LI - https://www.linkedin.com/in/oleh-sadykow/  Learn more about Devico's fintech software development services - https://devico.io/industries/fintech   Learn more about DeviQA's AI testing services - https://www.deviqa.com/services/ai-testing-services/   Follow Devico on LI - https://www.linkedin.com/company/devicosolutions/   Follow DeviQA on LI - https://www.linkedin.com/company/deviqa/

    20min
  5. 1 DE JUL.

    How to handle real-time data sync at scale? | Ruben Burdin | Devico Breakfast Bar #104

    In this episode of Devico Breakfast Bar Podcast, Oleg Sadikov, the co-founder and CEO at Devico & DeviQA, sits down with Ruben Burdin, founder and CEO at Stacksync. Ruben shares the origin story behind Stacksync, the technical and business hurdles he’s overcome, and the hard-earned lessons of scaling a deep-tech product in a complex market. From navigating API limits to maintaining eventual consistency at scale, Ruben offers a transparent look at what it takes to build and grow in the enterprise data space. Episode highlights: Why real-time enterprise data sync is so complex.Blind spots and emerging opportunities in B2B SaaS and sales tech.Common misconceptions about AI in enterprise workflows.Tips for small startups looking to win their first enterprise clients.The key to managing global dedicated development team talent.Join the Devico Breakfast Bar for compelling discussions led by a seasoned industry expert who generously shares a wealth of knowledge and firsthand experience. Subscribe to Devico Breakfast Bar Newsletter - https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/7208390603515039745/  Follow Oleg on LI - https://www.linkedin.com/in/oleh-sadykow/  Learn more about Devico's custom software development services -  https://devico.io/services/custom-software-development-services  Learn more about DeviQA's enterprise software testing services - https://www.deviqa.com/services/enterprise-software-testing-services/  Follow Devico on LI - https://www.linkedin.com/company/devicosolutions/   Follow DeviQA on LI - https://www.linkedin.com/company/deviqa/

    11min
  6. 24 DE JUN.

    How to lead a team through a major company pivot? | Dean Curtis | Devico Breakfast Bar #103

    In this episode of Devico Breakfast Bar Podcast, Oleg Sadikov, the co-founder and CEO at Devico & DeviQA, sits down with Dean Curtis, CEO at Ingage. He shares his journey from a classroom math teacher to a tech leader at the helm of a fast-growing SaaS company. He dives into what fueled his rise, the leadership lessons he's learned, and how Ingage is transforming the sales experience with interactive, data-driven content. Episode highlights: The real reason many companies fail at implementing sales tech.Practical advice for integrating AI into sales workflows.How to maintain control when working with external partners.Strategies for software development outsourcing services that actually work.How to scale a SaaS startup without losing focus.Join the Devico Breakfast Bar for compelling discussions led by a seasoned industry expert who generously shares a wealth of knowledge and firsthand experience. Subscribe to Devico Breakfast Bar Newsletter - https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/7208390603515039745/  Follow Oleg on LI - https://www.linkedin.com/in/oleh-sadykow/  Learn more about Devico's quality assurance services: https://devico.io/services/quality-assurance-services     Learn more about DeviQA's QA outsourcing services - https://www.deviqa.com/services/qa-outsourcing/  Follow Devico on LI - https://www.linkedin.com/company/devicosolutions/  Follow DeviQA on LI - https://www.linkedin.com/company/deviqa/

    18min
  7. 17 DE JUN.

    How to turn raw data into go-to-market decisions? | Francis Brero | Devico Breakfast Bar #102

    In this episode of Devico Breakfast Bar Podcast, Oleg Sadikov, the co-founder and CEO at Devico & DeviQA, sits down with Francis Brero, co-founder and CPO at MadKudu. Explore the nuances of digital transformation with data-driven SaaS products, highlighting the misconception that such products can be sold solely through demos or trial versions. Francis talks about scaling a product in a noisy market, designing AI that actually helps users and how to structure your founding team for long-term success. Episode highlights: The dangers of over-automating sales and faking personalization.Trends in AI agentic workflows and data engineering implications for B2B sales.How companies should balance automation with human empathy in prospecting.Regional trends in tech talent — from France to Latin America.Advice for founders on choosing the right co-founder.Join the Devico Breakfast Bar for compelling discussions led by a seasoned industry expert who generously shares a wealth of knowledge and firsthand experience. Subscribe to Devico Breakfast Bar Newsletter - https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/7208390603515039745/  Follow Oleg on LI - https://www.linkedin.com/in/oleh-sadykow/  Check out Devico - https://devico.io  Check out DeviQA - https://www.deviqa.com  Learn more about Devico's data engineering services: https://devico.io/services/data-engineering-services   Learn more about DeviQA's AI testing services - https://www.deviqa.com/services/ai-testing-services/

    22min
  8. 10 DE JUN.

    How to go from idea to app without a tech background? | Nathan Beckord | Devico Breakfast Bar #101

    In this episode of Devico Breakfast Bar Podcast, Oleg Sadikov, the co-founder and CEO at Devico & DeviQA, sits down with Nathan Beckord, CEO and founder at FundingStack, and CEO and co-founder at Foundersuite to dive deep into the real-world challenges and insights of startup fundraising. Nathan shares what he wishes he had known when launching his first company, how Foundersuite came to life, and what it really takes to build tools that serve both startups and venture capitalists. Join us as we discuss: When and why to raise venture capitalWhat solo founders must know about their own weaknessesNathan’s philosophy on software development outsourcing and when it actually worksGlobal tech talent hot spotsThe importance of validating your product with real customer pain pointsJoin the Devico Breakfast Bar for compelling discussions led by a seasoned industry expert who generously shares a wealth of knowledge and firsthand experience. Subscribe to Devico Breakfast Bar Newsletter - https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/7208390603515039745/  Follow Oleg on LI - https://www.linkedin.com/in/oleh-sadykow/  Learn more about Devico's fintech software development services: https://devico.io/industries/fintech   Learn more about DeviQA's fintech & banking applications software testing services - https://www.deviqa.com/industries/fintech-banking-testing-services/  Follow Devico on LI - https://www.linkedin.com/company/devicosolutions/   Follow DeviQA on LI - https://www.linkedin.com/company/deviqa/

    17min

Sobre

Welcome to the Devico Breakfast Bar! We invite C-suite titans from a wide array of industries to our virtual breakfast table. In candid conversations over coffee, we delve into their personal journeys, from their first forays into the business world to their current roles as CEOs, CTOs, and co-founders. Join us as we dig deeper into the minds and experiences of the individuals who've made it big in their respective industries. Expect enlightening anecdotes, inspiring stories, and practical advice that can help you carve your own path to success.