Ivaylo Bachvarov

The entrepreneurial ecosystem in Bulgaria with Kremena Dervenkova | S04E10 | Season Finale

April 5th, 2024  |  Season 4  |  1 hr 30 mins

business, entrepreneurship, it, startup

In the Season 4 Finale of HackCast, Kremena Dervenkova, CEO of ABLE, shares insights into Bulgaria's entrepreneurial landscape and ABLE's impactful programs. From defining startups to envisioning Bulgaria's future, it's a conversation filled with wisdom and inspiration.

The profession of the QA with Peter Sabev | S04E09

March 19th, 2024  |  Season 4  |  1 hr 54 mins

business, it, quality assurance, technology

In HackCast S04E09, we welcome Peter Sabev, CEO at Webbicus. With a PhD in Software Test Automation and extensive experience in QA, Peter shares insights on Quality Assurance processes, recommended tools, transitioning to automation, and the current QA market landscape. A must-listen for aspiring QA professionals!

Building strong software teams with Hari Haralambiev | S04E08

March 5th, 2024  |  Season 4  |  2 hrs 17 mins

business, it, leadership, software development

In HackCast S04E08, our special guest is Hari Haralambiev. The topic is Building strong software teams - we go through the Tree Team Model and discuss how we can use it to make our teams stronger. Enjoy!

The art of managing the relationship with your clients with Subby Angelov | S04E07

February 16th, 2024  |  Season 4  |  1 hr 48 mins

business, it, it industry, software development

This is HackCast S04E07, where we delve into the world of software development and business from an Eastern European perspective, featuring Subby Angelov, Senior Account Manager at Nemetschek Bulgaria. With over 20 years of experience, Subby shares insights on client relationships, emotional intelligence, and the dynamics of 'just business.'

Sales & business development in the tech startup space with Todor Stratiev | S04E06

February 2nd, 2024  |  Season 4  |  1 hr 41 mins

business, sales process, software development

In HackCast S04E06, we are joined by a special guest - Todor Stratiev. Todor is the Head of Solutions Consulting at AMPECO, a Bulgarian startup that develops a White-Label EV Charging Management Software.

In this episode we talk about a lot of interesting topics, related to sales & business development.

The business of the Bulgarian software industry with Timo Railo | S04E05

January 19th, 2024  |  Season 4  |  1 hr 39 mins

business, it, it industry, software development

HackCast S04E05 features a conversation with Timo Railo, founder and CTO of East, a company connecting the Nordic and Balkan regions by aligning business and technical talent. Timo shares valuable insights into the business aspects of the Bulgarian software industry. The episode delves into key terms such as outsourcing, outstaffing, team augmentation, and near-shoring, providing a comprehensive overview of the Bulgarian IT market. Tune in for a deep dive into the dynamics shaping the industry.

Remaining healthy in the software industry with Georgi Nenov | S04E04

December 22nd, 2023  |  Season 4  |  1 hr 34 mins

health, it, lifestyle, software development

This is HackCast Season 4. In this episode, we are joined by Georgi Nenov from the Superhuman Podcast. We talk about an important topic - staying healthy and keeping a healthy lifestyle in the software development industry.

Being a tech co-founder with Miroslav Nedyalkov | HackCast S04E03

December 8th, 2023  |  Season 4  |  1 hr 36 mins

ai, business, it, software development, startups, technology

In HackCast S04E03, Rado and Ivo are joined by Miroslav Nedyalkov, Chief Architect of OfficeRnD. They talk about what it's like being a technical co-founder, what the process of designing and releasing a new feature is, the importance of luck, and of course, if AI will replace software engineers.

Recruitment and retention in the Bulgarian software industry with Petar Dzhuganski | S04E02

November 24th, 2023  |  Season 4  |  1 hr 37 mins

business, developer, hr, it, programming, recruitment, retention, software development, technology

In HackCast S04E02, Rado and Ivo are joined by Petar Dzhuganski - an HR & Recruitment consultant with over 10 years of experience. They talk about the recruitment and retention in the Bulgarian software industry, sharing some tips for employers and employees.

Practical use of modern AI in software development with Doncho Minkov | S04E01

November 14th, 2023  |  Season 4  |  1 hr 33 mins

artificial intelligence, business, developer, it, programming, software development, technology

Season 4 is here and we will be having special guests for each episode. In HackCast S04E01, Rado and Ivo are joined by Doncho Minkov. They talk about how they use modern AI tools in software development, concerns with privacy and whether AI will replace software engineers.

Season Finale Q&A | S03E10

September 14th, 2023  |  Season 3  |  1 hr 5 mins

business, developer, it, programming, software development, technology

In the Season 3 finale, Radoslav, Ivaylo and Kamen answer all of the questions that we collected through our social media channels.

What's the role of a technical team lead? | S03E09

July 25th, 2023  |  Season 3  |  30 mins 30 secs

business, developer, it, programming, technology

In Season 3, Episode 9, Radoslav, Ivaylo and Kamen discuss our definition for a technical team lead, the responsibilities and requirements, and more.

Why are the vision, mission and values important? | S03E08

July 4th, 2023  |  Season 3  |  58 mins 24 secs

business, it, technology

In Season 3, Episode 8 of HackCast, Radoslav and Ivaylo are joined by Kamen Kotsev, VP of Engineering, and go through HackSoft's mission, vision and values, and the meaning behind them.

What are HackSoft's plans for growth? | S03E07

June 20th, 2023  |  Season 3  |  26 mins 54 secs

business, it, technology

HackCast Season 3 is focused more on the business side of things. In episode 7, Radoslav and Ivaylo discuss the current plans for growth of the company, what are the challenges, emojis on focus and more.

When do we stop working with a client? | S03E06

June 6th, 2023  |  Season 3  |  28 mins 48 secs

business, it, technology

HackCast is back for Season 3. In episode 6, Radoslav and Ivaylo discuss the different cases in which we stop working with a client, red flags to lookout for, and more.

How do we get new clients? | S03E05

May 23rd, 2023  |  Season 3  |  30 mins 57 secs

business, developer, it, programming, technology

HackCast is back for Season 3. In episode 5, our CEO, Radoslav, and our CTO, Ivaylo, discuss our sales process, how we get new clients and why having social media presence is important.