
How to develop a software platform that can solve customers' pain points?

Bob van Luijt, Co-founder & CEO ● Jun 3rd, 2025
In this episode of Devico Breakfast Bar Podcast, Oleg Sadikov, the co-founder & CEO at Devico & DeviQA, sits down with Bob van Luijt, CEO and co-founder at Weaviate. Bob shares the grounded principles that helped him build one of the first vector database companies. He opens up about his path to entrepreneurship, why early fascination beats “problem-solving,” and how company culture quietly makes or breaks a startup.
The hype vs. reality of AI and how to stay grounded
How to balance visionary ideas with execution and team alignment
Why trust is more powerful than control
How to attract and retain top tech talent in a remote-first world
When to build in-house vs. outsource
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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