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Oct 2025

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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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October 21, 202515 min

How to stay ahead when AI is eating content? | Noah Greenberg | Devico Breakfast Bar #120

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 teamThe hidden challenges of being a CEOThe ethical tightrope of AI-generated content in journalismWhy investing in operations early saves founders years of painThe role of storytelling in building trust and authorityJoin 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 media and entertainment software testing services - https://www.deviqa.com/industries/media-and-entertainment-testing-services/

October 14, 202524 min

How to make AI actually work at work? | Alon Talmor | Devico Breakfast Bar #119

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.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 development services - https://ai.devico.io/ Learn more about DeviQA's AI testing services - https://www.deviqa.com/services/ai-testing-services/

October 7, 202527 min

How to lead a startup without burning out? | Katherine Zambaldi | Devico Breakfast Bar #118

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 focusWhy unpredictable days can actually fuel growth.Why outsourcing senior expertise can save years of trial and error.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 testing services for startups - https://www.deviqa.com/services/software-testing-for-startup/

September 30, 202518 min

How to turn a side project into a startup? | Bram Wiepjes | Devico Breakfast Bar #117

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.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 testing services for startups - https://www.deviqa.com/services/software-testing-for-startup/

September 23, 202526 min

How to break into tech without a traditional background? | Dylan Casey | Devico Breakfast Bar #116

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 roleWhy software development outsourcing is evolving into a new model for assembling A-teamsWhat is the guiding principle behind secure and user-friendly designPractical steps for creating alignment in cross-functional teamsWhy clarity and accountability are non-negotiable for team success.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 QA outsourcing testing services - https://www.deviqa.com/services/qa-outsourcing/

September 16, 202517 min

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/

September 9, 202520 min

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/

September 2, 202511 min

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/

August 26, 202523 min

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/

August 19, 202519 min

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/