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How to identify market gaps for a successful business idea?

2024-10-08

Lauris Rutkis

Co-founder & CEO

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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 Lauris Rutkis, co-founder & CEO at swotzy. Together, they dive into the challenges of starting a business, the importance of patience and discipline, balancing personal life as a CEO, and the evolving role of IT outsourcing in the tech industry. Tune in for valuable insights on leadership, growth strategies, and the future of logistics and e-commerce.

Join us as we discuss:

Lauris' journey from logistics to e-commerce and founding swotzy.
The challenges of building a startup while balancing a full-time job.
Leadership philosophy centered on empathy, shared responsibility, and empowering teams to take ownership.
Insights on the booming tech scene in the Baltics and how startups in smaller markets can thrive by focusing on global opportunities.
The impact of mobile shopping and AI-driven processes on e-commerce growth.
Key trends in AI, logistics, and the rise of solopreneurs.
Outsourcing strategies for businesses in a competitive tech landscape.

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

Lauris Rutkis

Co-founder & CEO

Having a vision that companies should compete on the product itself and not logistics, Lauris is committed to a mission to make shipping easy, affordable, and equally accessible to businesses of all sizes.