Ep#389 Petr Svoboda: Managing Cloud-Native Software Development, and Building a Solid Network

⁠The Growth and Scaling Podcast with Todd Westra⁠

Embark on a tech journey with ⁠Petr Svoboda⁠, ⁠CodeNOW'⁠s CEO reshaping cloud-native software development. Originally from the Czech Republic and powered by IBM wisdom, Petr excels in empowering large enterprises and conquering the mid-market, especially in logistics.

Discover the challenges of selling CodeNOW as Petr emphasizes the vital role of technical understanding in sales. Petr's personal journey from the Czech Republic to the Bay Area was an odyssey filled with legal and personal hurdles.
His golden advice for those stepping into the US market: sail with expansion experts for a swift journey to success! Don't miss out on this insightful conversation. Tune in to unravel the secrets of success with Petr Svoboda! 

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Ways to connect Petr Svoboda:
Website:⁠ https://codenow.com/⁠
Personal LinkedIn:⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/in/wormik/⁠
Company LinkedIn:⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/company/codenow-cloud/⁠
YouTube:⁠ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmtJ0F-avUw4jN8t9QCMveQ⁠

What’s in this podcast episode?
00:36 Who is our guest for today and what is his business
01:21 Who are they targeting with their product
03:34 What problems are they trying to solve in their business
07:38 What led them from the Czech Republic to the US, and how does their past experience there connect with their current role in safeguarding businesses' data
08:53  Some highlight their business growth since coming to the US and raising funds
11:13⁠ captainscouncil.com⁠
13:05 How many employees does he have right now
14:17 How does having a clear org chart make it easier for him to manage teams and people in his business
16:25 How did he choose to prioritize hiring experienced and skilled people over the cheapest options, and how did he manage individuals who knew more about the product than he did
18:07 How did he create the clear distinctions on his website between low code, no code, and coding, and what other challenges did he encounter in his sales and marketing efforts
19:43 How crucial is it to find a salesperson with both technical expertise and a good personality for their product
21:45 What were some major challenges he faced, and how did he overcome them
23:25 How does he recommend others trying to break into the challenging US market, given his experience
24:50 Who in your circle has inspired and motivated you recently that you'd like to give a shoutout to

I highly suggest you watch this entire exchange between ⁠Petr Svoboda⁠ and ⭐️⁠Todd Westra⁠ 📈
If you're looking for tips and strategies to grow and scale your business, this episode is for you!

Full episode details here: ⁠https://links.growthandscaling.com/389⁠

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