Welcome to another episode of exploring tech leadership! Today, your host Kovid Batra welcomes Vladislav Maličević, CTO atJedox.

Vlado shares his 20-year journey from being one of the first developers at Jedox to becoming the CTO of the company. He discusses his personal background, the growth and transformation of Jedox, and the company's strategic decisions, including the shift from open-source to a full-fledged cloud platform.

💡 Highlights

a) Getting Candid

✨ Vladislav’s introduction

🇩🇪 Personal life & shift to Germany

b) Professional Journey

👨🏻‍💻 Vlado’s journey from developer to CTO at Jedox

🚀 Competing with existing competitors like IBM & SAP

c) Key Takeaways

📈 Jedox's evolution: How they created space in the market

👩‍💻 The role of open source in Jedox's growth

✅ Transition to cloud and key decisions

🎯 Building vs. Outsourcing: How to make the right choice?

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