How to lead a startup without burning out? | Katherine Zambaldi | Devico Breakfast Bar #118

Devico Breakfast Bar

In this episode of the Devico Breakfast Bar Podcast, Oleg Sadikov, co-founder and CEO at Devico & DeviQA, sits down with Katherine Zambaldi, CEO at FarmTrace, to explore her journey from product manager to leading an agri-tech startup in just two years.

Katherine opens up about the realities of startup leadership, why communication is a CEO’s most important tool, and how software development outsourcing when done right can accelerate growth without breaking culture.

Episode highlights:

• The hidden cost of trying to “do it all” as CEO.

• Lessons from public vs. private sector leadership.

• How to balance strategy, team management, and customer focus

• Why unpredictable days can actually fuel growth.

• Why outsourcing senior expertise can save years of trial and error.

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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