In this episode of Devico Breakfast Bar, Oleg Sadikov, the co-founder and CEO of Devico & DeviQA, sits down with Cuautemoc Weber, a seasoned and visionary leader in the Crypto/Web3 and Blockchain space, with over 20 years of experience in the Internet industry. Diving deep into the ever-evolving landscape of asset digitalization, regulatory hurdles, and the promising horizons of decentralized finance (DeFi), Cuautemoc offers profound insights drawn from his extensive journey in the industry. From reflections on past failures to strategies for building resilient teams in a remote work environment, this episode offers valuable insights for aspiring entrepreneurs and professionals looking to make their mark in the crypto and blockchain space. Whether you’re a seasoned blockchain enthusiast or new to the scene, this episode promises to inform and inspire.
Join us as we discuss:
00:00 Could you please start by telling us your journey and how you became a prominent figure in the crypto Web3 and blockchain space?
06:44 What do you think about the problem of when prices of Bitcoin go up?
15:31 Are there any professionals or leaders in your network who inspired you in your professional journey?
17:12 Can you share a notable challenge or risk you faced in your career, and how you navigated it and the lessons you gained from that, particularly that experience?
19:00 How have you seen the landscape of blockchain and Web3 evolve? And what excites you the most about its future?
24:06 How do you view the current regulatory landscape? And what changes or developments do you anticipate in the near future that might impact the industry?
26:56 What role do you see DeFi playing in the future of the financial industry? And how can traditional finance institutions adapt or collaborate with innovation happening in the DeFi space?
29:20 What advice do you have for aspiring entrepreneurs and professionals looking to make their mark in the crypto Web3 and blockchain space based on your extensive experience and leadership in this field?
31:50 During the global shift towards remote work, what insights or facts have you focused more effectively maintain connected and productive team in a virtual setting?
33:23 Could you share how your development team is structured? And have you ever outsourced your techniques to an external vendor?
35:30 What were the precise factors that you prompted to consider IT outsourcing?
36:22 How do you measure the success of your collaboration with your partner, IT outsourcing partner?
37:19 What advice would you give to other companies considering IT outsourcing?