Devico Breakfast Bar

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.

Episode highlights:

• Building a one-stop-shop for urban planning and city modeling.
• How to create real collaboration between public and private sector stakeholders
• Ethical AI in urban planning and zoning.
• How distributed development teams become core to innovation
• Why context-sharing is the key to successful outsourcing.

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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.

Episode highlights:

• Build vs. buy: how to test fast and scale smart.
• The role of AI infrastructure in scaling without compromising quality.
• Why in-person culture still wins in a distributed world.
• The pros and cons of software development outsourcing, and how to do it right.
• Scaling deep tech with a “principles-first” mindset.

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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.

Episode highlights:

• Why SMEs struggle with cash flow and how FinTech can help.
• Challenges of building a secure and scalable financial platform.
• How to balance agility and control in AI adoption services.
• Smart approaches to software development outsourcing services and preserving domain knowledge.
• What to look for when building high-performing tech teams.

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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.

Episode highlights:

• How GenAI changes the rules of security and risk.
• Building resilient teams across time zones.
• What Gandalf taught the world about prompt-based attacks.
• Why AI security is fundamentally different from traditional cybersecurity.
• Smart software development outsourcing strategies for speed and control.

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Learn more about DeviQA's security testing services - https://www.deviqa.com/industries/cybersecurity-testing-services/ 

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.

Episode highlights:

• Lessons from agile and SaaS development.
• How to build remote-first, full-stack teams.
• How to use software development outsourcing services smart without losing product control.
• Why CTO involvement is important in tech startups.
• What makes a great hire in cutting-edge tech.

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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.

Episode highlights:

• The pros and cons of being a serial founder.
• Scaling FinTech solutions across different markets with a build-operate-transfer services behind the scenes.
• How AI is reshaping leadership, decision-making, and startup teams.
• The future of global tech talent and decentralized company building where software development outsourcing services occasionally play a quiet but important role.
• Balancing automation with human connection.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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/ 

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 capital
• What solo founders must know about their own weaknesses
• Nathan’s philosophy on software development outsourcing and when it actually works
• Global tech talent hot spots
• The importance of validating your product with real customer pain points

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