In this episode of Breakfast Bar Podcast Series, Oleg Sadikov, the co-founder and CEO at Devico & DeviQA, as he sits down with Julien Danjou, co-founder and CEO of Mergify. In this engaging conversation, Julien shares his journey from being a software engineer to becoming a successful entrepreneur, offering valuable insights and lessons learned along the way. Explore the balance between coding passion and CEO responsibilities, as Julien shares his perspective on staying agile in software development and making strategic decisions about in-house development versus outsourcing. Learn how to identify what aspects of your startup to outsource smartly and gain practical tips for achieving success in the dynamic tech landscape.

Episode highlights:

• Challenges faced in early-stage startups, including finding the first customers.
• Common pain points in engineering workflows and the importance of automation.
• Strategies for driving collaboration within engineering teams.
• Balancing coding passion with CEO responsibilities.
• Staying agile in software development and making strategic decisions.
• Insight into in-house development versus outsourcing.
• Identifying what aspects of a startup to outsource smartly.
• Practical tips for success in the dynamic tech landscape.

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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