The Bid Picture with Bidemi Ologunde 435. Ivan Gekht
In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde spoke with Ivan Gekht, CEO of Gehtsoft, a family-run software company with over 20 years of Agile R&D experience. They explored Ivan’s journey from Siberia to building a team that tackles “impossible” business challenges with science, adaptability, and integrity. How can Agile methods truly reduce project risk instead of becoming just another buzzword? What does it take to build healthier, more productive relationships with technology—both for teams and end users? And how can tech companies meaningfully support minority-, women-, and veteran-owned businesses while still innovating and scaling?
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