How to use vector databases to unlock AI’s full potential?

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.

Episode highlights:

  • 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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