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. Episod...
Aug 12, 2025•18 min
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. Episode highlights: Build vs. buy: how to test fast and sca...
Aug 05, 2025•17 min
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...
Jul 29, 2025•17 min
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. ...
Jul 22, 2025•17 min
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 an...
Jul 15, 2025•17 min
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. ...
Jul 08, 2025•20 min
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 enterp...
Jul 01, 2025•11 min
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 implementin...
Jun 24, 2025•18 min
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...
Jun 17, 2025•22 min
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 a...
Jun 10, 2025•17 min
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 grounde...
Jun 03, 2025•13 min
In this episode of Devico Breakfast Bar Podcast, Oleg Sadikov, the co-founder and CEO at Devico & DeviQA, sits down with Filip Wiqvist, CEO at Bruce Studios. Filip shares how Bruce Studios is transforming the fitness industry by merging digital transformation and innovation with a human-first approach. Also he shares how AI is reshaping everything from studio onboarding to product development, and why understanding your data is critical to scaling successfully. Join us as we discuss: How to ...
May 27, 2025•13 min
In this episode of Devico Breakfast Bar Podcast, Oleg Sadikov, the co-founder and CEO at Devico & DeviQA, sits down with Daniel Navas, Chief Financial and Operating Officer at Defined.ai. Daniel shares how a career in finance laid the foundation for his success in tech and operations leadership, the challenges of managing dedicated software development teams , and the strategic integration of finance, AI, and risk management. Whether you're a tech founder, CFO, or simply AI-curious, this con...
May 20, 2025•16 min
In this episode of Devico Breakfast Bar Podcast, Oleg Sadikov, the co-founder and CEO at Devico & DeviQA, sits down with Caleb Avery, founder and CEO at Tilled. Caleb shares his unique insights into the evolution of payment processing for small businesses and the specific gap he identified in the vertical SaaS space. Discover how his experience in angel investing and consulting led to the creation of a solution that empowers software companies to leverage payments for revenue generation, mov...
May 13, 2025•15 min
In this episode of Devico Breakfast Bar Podcast, Oleg Sadikov, the co-founder and CEO at Devico & DeviQA, sits down with Luis E. Garcia, President and co-founder at PETE Learning. Discover the challenges Luis encountered in scaling digital education, particularly in creating effective training materials and evaluating learning outcomes at scale. Also explore the future of personalized education software development and how AI is poised to revolutionize the way we learn and grow in the workpl...
May 06, 2025•17 min
In this episode of Devico Breakfast Bar Podcast, Oleg Sadikov, the co-founder and CEO at Devico & DeviQA, sits down with Bilâl Tahris, co-founder and CEO at FLOWIT. Discover how Bilâl identified a gap in the market and built a solution not just for his own company, but one that is now transforming how businesses engage with their employees. We delve into the early days of Flowit, the decision to pivot into a B2B SaaS product, and the strategic move that led Bilâl to fully dedicate himself to...
Apr 29, 2025•18 min
In this episode of Devico Breakfast Bar Podcast, Oleg Sadikov, the co-founder and CEO at Devico & DeviQA, sits down with Ferry Tamtoro, co-founder and CEO at Revisto. Ferry shares his insights on building and scaling healthcare tech companies with healthcare software development . Get practical advice on balancing customization and scalability, effectively utilizing IT outsourcing, and fostering a culture of innovation. Discover how AI is automating complex regulatory processes and improving...
Apr 22, 2025•16 min
In this episode of Devico Breakfast Bar Podcast, Oleg Sadikov, the co-founder and CEO at Devico & DeviQA, sits down with Aytekin Tank, founder & CEO at Jotform, a powerful online form builder used by millions. He opens up about the slow initial growth, the importance of team dynamics, and the critical mistake of assigning individual projects versus collaborative teamwork like a dedicated software development team. Join us as we discuss: Why small, focused teams build better products Earl...
Apr 15, 2025•27 min
In this episode of Devico Breakfast Bar Podcast, Oleg Sadikov, the co-founder and CEO at Devico & DeviQA, sits down with Jonathan Brun, CEO at Nimonik . Jonathan shares his entrepreneurial journey, from early business ventures to building a global SaaS company specializing in regulatory compliance. Discover how Nimoring tackles ESG reporting, leverages AI for regulatory data, and manages a distributed team across continents. Join us as we discuss: The importance of strategic research and mar...
Apr 08, 2025•18 min
In this episode of Devico Breakfast Bar Podcast, Oleg Sadikov, the co-founder and CEO at Devico & DeviQA, sits down with Tim Rutgers, founder and CEO at Bloqhouse Technologies. Tim shares his journey from identifying a gap in the investment platform market to building a successful SaaS company. He discusses how to navigate regulatory hurdles and the transformative power of AI in software development. Join us as we discuss: Key strategies for securing early clients and establishing credibilit...
Apr 01, 2025•15 min
In this episode of Devico Breakfast Bar Podcast, Oleg Sadikov, the co-founder and CEO at Devico & DeviQA, sits down with Brian Fugere, chief product officer at Symplr. Brian shares his insights on leadership, product development, and outsourcing in healthcare software development . He discusses building customer-centric products, managing risk, and the evolving role of IT outsourcing. If you're a product manager, entrepreneur, or anyone interested in the art of building successful products, ...
Mar 25, 2025•18 min
Join Oleg Sadikov at the Breakfast Bar Podcast Series as he chats with Angelo Coletta, CEO and co-founder at Zakeke. Angelo dives deep into the trends shaping e-commerce, including the growing demand for personalized experiences and the impact of technologies like 3D rendering, AI, and augmented reality. He also shares the broader challenges and opportunities facing tech companies today, from AI adoption to talent acquisition. Episode highlights: How consumer demand is shaping personalized shopp...
Mar 18, 2025•24 min
In this episode of Devico Breakfast Bar Podcast, Oleg Sadikov, the co-founder and CEO at Devico & DeviQA, sits down with Kristian Puggaard, CEO at Tembi. Kristian shares his journey from managing a successful consulting firm specializing in economics, analytics, to founding Tembi, an AI-powered data platform. He also shares insights on how AI is reshaping e-commerce, the biggest challenges in integrating AI into business operations, and the future of personalized decision-making. Join us as ...
Mar 11, 2025•20 min
In this episode of Devico Breakfast Bar Podcast, Oleg Sadikov, the co-founder and CEO at Devico & DeviQA, sits down with Alessandro Chesser, CEO at Dynasty about redefining legacy planning through technology. Alessandro shares how his frustration with traditional estate planning led him to build a digital trust solution that is simple, affordable, and accessible to everyone. He also discusses the role of AI in automating legal services, real estate software testing service and scaling busine...
Mar 04, 2025•18 min
In this episode of Devico Breakfast Bar Podcast, Oleg Sadikov, the co-founder and CEO at Devico & DeviQA, sits down with Thomas Ramsøy, CEO and Chief Science Officer at Neurons Inc. Discover his journey of bridging neuroscience with AI to revolutionize consumer behavior analysis. Also he revealed how businesses can use technologies to optimize marketing technology software development , branding, and product strategies. Join us as we discuss: The role of brain data in shaping advertising and...
Feb 25, 2025•25 min
In this episode of Devico Breakfast Bar Podcast, Oleg Sadikov, the co-founder and CEO at Devico & DeviQA, sits down with Jeremy Toeman, founder at Augie Studio. Discover how his experiences at WarnerMedia and CBS Interactive fueled his vision for making video creation simpler and more accessible for everyone. Also explore how AI is shaping the future of content creation and how businesses are just beginning to embrace the power of short-form video. Join us as we discuss: The evolution of vid...
Feb 18, 2025•25 min
In this episode of Devico Breakfast Bar podcast, Oleg Sadikov, the co-founder and CEO at Devico & DeviQA, sits down with Aurora Maggio, co-founder and CEO at Zefi.ai. Aurora delves into her journey of building an AI-driven platform that transforms customer insights into actionable strategies. She shares her perspective on balancing the fast-paced demands of a startup with long-term strategic planning while navigating the challenges of AI and custom software development . Join us as we discus...
Feb 11, 2025•11 min
In this episode of Devico Breakfast Bar Podcast, Oleg Sadikov, the co-founder and CEO at Devico & DeviQA, sits down with Darren Gallop, founder and CEO at Carbide as he shares how his experiences in the festival management industry led him to create a cybersecurity solution for small to medium-sized businesses. Darren also shares practical insights on integrating cybersecurity with organizational strategy, maintaining compliance discipline, and staying ahead of evolving threats like ransomwa...
Feb 04, 2025•25 min
Join Oleg Sadikov at the Breakfast Bar Podcast Series as he chats with Duncan Weatherston, CEO at Smile CDR. Explore how tackling the challenges of deploying software within complex, monolithic systems inspired the inception of Unleash, and discover why feature management is revolutionizing enterprise software development. Episode highlights: The challenges of healthcare solutions development that scale for large populations The evolving role of AI and technology in transforming healthcare deliv...
Jan 28, 2025•23 min
Join Oleg Sadikov at the Devico Breakfast Bar Podcast Series as he chats with Ramon Lizardo, CEO at Tele911. Explore the game-changing role of AI and operational optimization in transforming healthcare. Ramon reflects on his professional journey, emphasizing the challenges of developing patient-centered solutions and the delicate balance between technological innovation and empathetic care. Episode highlights: How AI is reshaping healthcare delivery and improving patient outcomes Key takeaways a...
Jan 21, 2025•22 min
