Innovation Conversation: Building Startups, Web3 Development, and Innovation with Odev.tech

In this episode of Innovation Conversation, host Ricardo Pascual talks with the team at Odev.tech, a development firm with over a decade of experience supporting startups and scaling businesses with senior development services. They share hard-earned lessons from working with founders and highlight how the right team and technologies can make or break a startup.

They dive into:

• Why budget management is critical when starting a business.
• How to craft a clear and concise pitch that sells your idea.
• Managing scope creep and expectations while building your MVP.
• Building teams with senior developers — and why adding a strong salesman is essential.
• Web3 vs Web2 development — and how Web3 empowers startups and disrupts traditional industries.
• The potential and pitfalls of AI models like ChatGPT in development and business.
• The importance of responsible data custody in the AI era.
• Why embracing innovation and specialization is key in the evolving tech landscape.

Tune in for real-world advice on team building, product development, and staying ahead in the age of AI and Web3.

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🕒 Chapters 00:00 — Introduction and Background of Odev.tech 08:33 — Advice for Starting a Business 11:58 — Challenges of Building an MVP 25:25 — The Power of Combining Coding and Sales Skills 26:08 — Differences in Business Practices Across Countries 29:31 — The Impact of Web3 and AI on the Industry 35:22 — The Significance of Specialization and Innovation in Startups 36:58 — Web3: Empowering Individuals and Disrupting Traditional Businesses 42:40 — The Benefits and Risks of AI and Technology in Software Development