The IoT Podcast

From Engineer to Entrepreneur: Bartek Kling’s IoT Journey | The IoT Podcast with needCode's CEO


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What does it really take to go from writing code to running a company in the fast-moving world of IoT? What happens when a seasoned embedded engineer decides to build a company from scratch?

In this episode of The IoT Podcast Show, host Tom White sits down with Bartek Kling, CEO and founder of NeedCode, a company specialising in embedded software services for connected devices.

Bartek shares his journey from being a hands-on embedded engineer in the automotive sector to launching and scaling his own successful tech startup.

He opens up about the reality of stepping into a leadership role, the unexpected importance of sales and marketing, the art of building long-term client relationships and how NeedCode has carved out a space in a competitive market by focusing on Bluetooth Low Energy and full-cycle product development.

Whether you're building the next big IoT product or just want a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to lead in this space, this episode delivers real insights, lessons learned, and a forward-looking view of the industry.

Chapters...

  • 00:00 Introduction to Bartek Kling and needCode
  • 03:43 Bartek's Journey from Engineer to CEO
  • 09:19 Transitioning from Freelancing to Founding NeedCode
  • 12:24 Challenges of Being a Founder and CEO
  • 14:39 Differentiating NeedCode in the Market
  • 16:36 Plans for Scaling NeedCode
  • 19:09 Capabilities and Offerings of NeedCode
  • 23:35 Common Customer Pain Points
  • 26:44 Building a Talent Network for Growth
  • 30:03 Future Trends in IoT
  • 34:24 Security and Privacy in IoT Devices
  • 37:09 Conclusion and Where to Find NeedCode
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    Connect with our guest… https://www.linkedin.com/in/bartek-kling/

    About needCode

    needCode is a European IoT development company that specialises in creating smart product solutions, embedded software, and AI-powered IoT systems. They help businesses design, secure, and optimise connected products while offering strategic support and staff augmentation to bring innovative ideas to market.

    Find out more: https://needcode.io/

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