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How to break into tech without a traditional background?

2025-09-23

Dylan Casey

Dylan Casey

Co-founder

Dylan Casey

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Join Oleg Sadikov at the Breakfast Bar Podcast Series as he chats with Dylan Casey, former professional cyclist, co-founder of WEDŪ Inc. and product leader at Google, Yahoo, Goldman Sachs, and WiseCode. From racing in the Tour de France to building products used by millions, Dylan shares how the resilience of sport translates into product management and reveals how he navigated one of the most unconventional career transitions, the frameworks he relies on to build products that scale, and why clarity of mission is the secret to unlocking high-performing teams.

How to break into tech without a traditional background?

  • How to transfer skills from sport to tech leadership.

  • The story behind Yahoo Account Key and rethinking security.

  • Finding true product–market fit in new ventures.

  • Outsourcing as a strategic advantage, not just a cost play.

  • Human-centered design in the age of AI.

Join the Breakfast Bar Podcast Series for engaging discussions led by an experienced industry expert who generously shares a wealth of knowledge and real-world insights.

Oleg Sadikov

Host

Oleg Sadikov

Co-founder and CEO at Devico & DeviQA

As a tech entrepreneur and founder of Devico and DeviQA, Oleg excels in shaping business strategy, forging partnerships, and driving innovative transformation.

Dylan Casey

Guest

Dylan Casey

Co-founder

Dylan Casey has dedicated his career to mastering transitions, from racing in the Tour de France to leading product teams at Google, Yahoo, Goldman Sachs, and WiseCode.

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