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/
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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/
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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/
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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/
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How to use vector databases to unlock AI’s full potential? | Bob van Luijt | Devico Breakfast Bar #100
In this episode of Devico Breakfast Bar Podcast, Oleg Sadikov, the co-founder and CEO at Devico & DeviQA, sits down with Bob van Luijt, CEO and co-founder at Weaviate. Bob shares the grounded principles that helped him build one of the first vector database companies. He opens up about his path to entrepreneurship, why early fascination beats “problem-solving,” and how company culture quietly makes or breaks a startup.Join us as we discuss: The hype vs. reality of AI and how to stay groundedHow to balance visionary ideas with execution and team alignmentWhy trust is more powerful than controlHow to attract and retain top tech talent in a remote-first worldWhen to build in-house vs. outsourcing software developmentJoin 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 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/ Follow Devico on LI - https://www.linkedin.com/company/devicosolutions/ Follow DeviQA on LI - https://www.linkedin.com/company/deviqa/
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.
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