How to build AI-powered games that change kids’ health? | Johann Issartel | Devico Breakfast Bar #115
In this episode of the Devico Breakfast Bar Podcast, Oleg Sadikov, the co-founder and CEO at Devico & DeviQA, sits down with Johann Issartel, CEO and co-founder at Move Ahead, to explore how he turned years of academic research in neuroscience and human movement into an AI-powered gaming platform that helps kids move, learn, and thrive. Johan shares the challenges of building deep tech for real-world impact, from developing complex computer vision models that run on any device to combining gaming, neuroscience, and education into one seamless experience. Episode highlights: Why designing for accessibility drives deeper product adoptionHow mobile-based edge computing is transforming movement trackingWhat it takes to turn research into scalable, real-world productsLessons on proprietary AI development for long-term independenceWhy passion and patience are critical for deep tech foundersJoin 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 AI development services - https://ai.devico.io/services/ai-development Learn more about DeviQA's mobile apps testing services - https://www.deviqa.com/services/mobile-app-testing-services/
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How to scale developer productivity without micromanagement? | Yishai Beeri | Devico Breakfast Bar #114
In this episode of the Devico Breakfast Bar Podcast, Oleg Sadikov, co-founder and CEO at Devico & DeviQA, sits down with Yishai Beeri, CTO at LinearB, to talk about how engineering leaders can move the needle on developers’ productivity without falling into the trap of micromanagement.Drawing on decades of experience from early-stage startups to global enterprises, Yishai explains why measuring developer output is less about velocity and more about reducing friction between people. He shares how LinearB focuses on improving the human side of software delivery, and why AI won't replace software developers and how it will change what "ownership" means in the age of agents.Episode highlights: How cultural differences shape the way teams adopt automationWhy developer bottlenecks are usually human, not technicalHow to implement engineering metrics without turning into Big BrotherWhat AI is actually good for in the modern dev cycle (and what it’s not)How to structure outsourced teams for autonomy, not dependencyJoin 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 dedicated software development teams - https://devico.io/services/dedicated-team Learn more about DeviQA's AI testing services - https://www.deviqa.com/services/ai-testing-services/
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How to move from pricing theory to a practical, profitable platform? | Arian Oosthoek | Devico Breakfast Bar #113
In this episode of Devico Breakfast Bar Podcast, Oleg Sadikov, the co-founder and CEO at Devico & DeviQA, sits down with Arian Oosthoek, co-founder at Simpson, to explore how AI can transform pricing strategy for mid-market companies. He shares how Simpson grew from an academic project into a scalable SaaS platform built for flexibility, control, and practical implementation. Arian reflects on early market resistance, the rise of AI-driven demand, and the technical decisions that helped Simpson scale across industries.Episode highlights: What companies get wrong when implementing pricing algorithmsHow to overcome early market resistance and scaled adoptionWhy timing matters in AI product adoptionThe strategic limits of software development outsourcing in high-context domainsWhat “hyperlearning” means and how it powers continuous pricing optimizationJoin 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/
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How to turn clinician feedback into real product adoption? | Øyvind Grimsgaard | Devico Breakfast Bar #112
In this episode of Devico Breakfast Bar Podcast, Oleg Sadikov, the co-founder and CEO at Devico & DeviQA, sits down with Øyvind Grimsgaard, CEO of YouWell, to talk about what it really takes to innovate inside public healthcare systems. From deploying a no-code platform across all hospitals in Norway to navigating regulatory inertia, Øyvind shares how his team balances deep clinical integration with scalable tech strategy. Starting as a teenage entrepreneur, he now leads one of the country's most widely adopted health platforms, proving that in healthcare, real progress happens when you build alongside clinicians.Episode highlights: How to scale health tech in high-compliance, slow-moving environmentsWhy implementation, not invention, is the real challenge in health techHow to build scalable products without losing user specificityWhere AI should and shouldn’t be applied in clinical workflowsWhy outsourcing only works when teams co-own outcomesJoin 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 healthcare testing services - https://www.deviqa.com/industries/healthcare-testing-services/
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How to spot and solve hidden SaaS security risks? | Omri Weinberg | Devico Breakfast Bar #111
In this episode of Devico Breakfast Bar Podcast, Oleg Sadikov, the co-founder and CEO at Devico & DeviQA, sits down with Omri Weinberg, co-founder and CEO at DoControl, to discuss how he transformed a simple observation about data oversharing into a powerful SaaS security platform protecting billions of assets worldwide. Omri reveals the challenges of positioning in a crowded security market, the underestimated risks companies face every day, and how AI is becoming a game-changer for SaaS protection.Episode highlights: Why SaaS data governance is more complex than most companies think.How AI can both strengthen and complicate SaaS security.The underestimated risks most companies overlook.Balancing in-house talent with strategic software outsourcing.What it really takes, mentally and operationally, to scale a security startup.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 AI security and compliance services - https://ai.devico.io/services/ai-security-compliance Learn more about DeviQA's SaaS testing services - https://www.deviqa.com/services/saas-testing-services/
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