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How to assemble a senior team on a startup budget?

How to assemble a senior team on a startup budget?

2024-07-05

Daniel Bartholomae

CTO & Managing director

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In this episode of Breakfast Bar Podcast Series, Oleg Sadikov, the co-founder and CEO at Devico & DeviQA, as he sits down with Daniel Bartholomae, CTO at optilyz. They discuss the strategic advantages of hiring senior full-stack engineers, product managers, and designers first, and the critical role this plays in setting the right foundations for rapid growth and innovation. Whether you're a startup founder, a CTO, or a team leader, this episode is packed with practical advice and actionable tips to help you assemble and manage a senior cross-functional team that drives results and fosters innovation.

Join us as we discuss:

Importance of hiring senior full-stack engineers, product managers, and designers first.
Benefits of a cross-functional team in startups.
Strategies for building a team within a startup budget.
Balancing autonomy with alignment to organizational goals.
Importance of in-person interactions despite remote work trends.
Challenges and solutions related to remote work and outsourcing.

Join the Breakfast Bar to listen to engaging discussions guided by a prominent industry expert who willingly imparts a treasure trove of knowledge and experience.

Host

Oleg Sadikov

Co-founder and CEO at Devico & DeviQA

As a tech entrepreneur and founder of Devico and DeviQA, Oleg excels in shaping business strategy, forging partnerships, and driving innovative transformation.

Guest

Daniel Bartholomae

CTO & Managing director

Daniel Bartholomae is a Berlin-based founder, manager, and developer. After writing his first program at the age of six, he built his interest in technology, data, and self-management.