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.

Episode highlights:

• 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 Devico Breakfast Bar for compelling discussions led by a seasoned industry expert who generously shares a wealth of knowledge and firsthand experience.

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