In this episode of the Devico Breakfast Bar Podcast, Oleg Sadikov, co-founder and CEO at Devico & DeviQA, sits down with Noah Greenberg, co-founder and CEO at Stacker, to unpack the journey of turning a media distribution idea into a thriving content platform.
Noah shares how being pushed out of Amazon led to building Stacker, why software development outsourcing became a strategic advantage, and what it truly means to carry the nonstop weight of being a CEO.
Episode highlights:
How to know when to outsource vs. build an in-house team
The hidden challenges of being a CEO
The ethical tightrope of AI-generated content in journalism
Why investing in operations early saves founders years of pain
The role of storytelling in building trust and authority
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In this episode of the Devico Breakfast Bar Podcast, Oleg Sadikov, co-founder and CEO at Devico & DeviQA, sits down with Alon Talmor, founder and CEO of Ask.ai, to explore how enterprise AI setup and adoption is evolving beyond the hype.
Alon explains why most enterprise AI rollouts stumble, why “time saved” is a useless metric, and how companies can truly measure ROI.
He also shares his vision for the future of SaaS, where AI assistants replace countless point solutions, and reflects on what it takes to scale a global tech company while keeping adoption practical.
Episode highlights:
Why generative AI is overhyped in almost every enterprise use case.
The four ROI metrics that matter for AI adoption.
Why AI adoption is about behavior change, not just tech.
How to avoid AI fatigue and drive meaningful ROI.
Why AI will gradually replace traditional SaaS platforms.
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In this episode of the Devico Breakfast Bar Podcast, Oleg Sadikov, co-founder and CEO at Devico & DeviQA, sits down with Katherine Zambaldi, CEO at FarmTrace, to explore her journey from product manager to leading an agri-tech startup in just two years.
Katherine opens up about the realities of startup leadership, why communication is a CEO’s most important tool, and how software development outsourcing when done right can accelerate growth without breaking culture.
Episode highlights:
The hidden cost of trying to “do it all” as CEO.
Lessons from public vs. private sector leadership.
How to balance strategy, team management, and customer focus
Why unpredictable days can actually fuel growth.
Why outsourcing senior expertise can save years of trial and error.
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In this episode of Devico Breakfast Bar Podcast, Oleg Sadikov, the co-founder and CEO at Devico & DeviQA, sits down with Bram Wiepjes, founder and CEO at Baserow. Bram reveals how he turned a side project into an open-source no-code platform competing with Airtable and raised $5.16M in a Seed round.
Bram shares the early lessons of balancing freelance work with startup building, why open source became his differentiator against giants like Airtable, and how AI development is reshaping the future of no-code.
Episode highlights:
Why enterprises are demanding open-source, self-hosted no-code tools.
How to ship features on time while scaling a startup.
The real advantages and trade-offs of IT outsourcing.
Why AI and no-code are becoming perfectly complementary.
What founders should know about hiring and listening to investors.
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In this episode of Devico Breakfast Bar Podcast, Oleg Sadikov, the co-founder and CEO at Devico & DeviQA, sits down with Dylan Casey, former professional cyclist turned tech leader at Google, Yahoo, Goldman Sachs, and WiseCode.
Dylan shares how he navigated the leap from elite sports to Silicon Valley, the transferable skills that shaped his product leadership, and the principles behind building high-performing teams at scale.
He reflects on the lessons learned from world-class athletics and launching breakthrough products, and how he approaches building teams that can perform under pressure.
Episode highlights:
How to translate a non-traditional background into a leadership role
Why software development outsourcing is evolving into a new model for assembling A-teams
What is the guiding principle behind secure and user-friendly design
Practical steps for creating alignment in cross-functional teams
Why clarity and accountability are non-negotiable for team success.
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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 adoption
How mobile-based edge computing is transforming movement tracking
What it takes to turn research into scalable, real-world products
Lessons on proprietary AI development for long-term independence
Why passion and patience are critical for deep tech founders
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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 automation
Why developer bottlenecks are usually human, not technical
How to implement engineering metrics without turning into Big Brother
What AI is actually good for in the modern dev cycle (and what it’s not)
How to structure outsourced teams for autonomy, not dependency
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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 algorithms
How to overcome early market resistance and scaled adoption
Why timing matters in AI product adoption
The strategic limits of software development outsourcing in high-context domains
What “hyperlearning” means and how it powers continuous pricing optimization
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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 environments
Why implementation, not invention, is the real challenge in health tech
How to build scalable products without losing user specificity
Where AI should and shouldn’t be applied in clinical workflows
Why outsourcing only works when teams co-own outcomes
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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.
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In this episode of Devico Breakfast Bar Podcast, Oleg Sadikov, the co-founder and CEO at Devico & DeviQA, sits down with Avi Aflalo, co-founder and CEO at Simplex 3D, to explore how he turned a complex challenge into a revolutionary 3D mapping and urban planning platform. Avi uncovers the hard truths of bootstrapping, the importance of staying laser-focused, and what it takes to build an integrated SaaS product that merges hardware, AI, GIS, and UX design into one seamless experience.
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In this episode of Devico Breakfast Bar Podcast, Oleg Sadikov, the co-founder and CEO at Devico & DeviQA, sits down with Quentin Scrimshire, co-founder and CEO at Modo Energy, to discuss the electrification revolution and what it takes to build a high-impact deep tech company in the power sector. Learn why being "AI-native" is no longer optional, and how Modo Energy balances innovation speed with reliability in a high-stakes market.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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