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Steve Shelley – Building a $1B Tech Unicorn
Build & Scale with Devika Podcast
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October 21, 2025

🎙️ Steve Shelley – Building a $1B Tech Unicorn

Steve Shelley shares lessons from building Deputy into a $1B unicorn and launching 1Racer with Devika. Insights on scaling & capital.

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/blog/steve-shelley
Jordan McCreary: From >50 Studios to Scalable Tech
Build & Scale with Devika Podcast
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October 21, 2025

Jordan McCreary: From >50 Studios to Scalable Tech

Jordan McCreary shares how he scaled 50+ studios and is now using tech to transform fitness with his new venture, CONDITN.

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/blog/jordan-mccreary-50-studios-to-tech

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Devika Listed in Deloitte’s 2019 Technology Fast 500 APAC Award
Company Updates
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January 13, 2025

Devika Listed in Deloitte’s 2019 Technology Fast 500 APAC Award

Devika's Australian operation is recognized in Deloitte's 2019 Technology Fast 500 Asia Pacific Awards.

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Devika Accepted for the Oculus Start Program
Company Updates
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January 13, 2025

Devika Accepted for the Oculus Start Program

Devika joins the Oculus Start program, enhancing VR development capabilities with access to advanced resources and support.

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/blog/devika-accepted-for-the-oculus-start-program
2000 Books Arrive at Chisuma Library with ABZ
Collaborations & Case Studies
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January 13, 2025

2000 Books Arrive at Chisuma Library with ABZ

Discover how Devika partnered with ABZ to deliver 2,000 books to Chisuma Library, supporting education and literacy initiatives in Zimbabwe.

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/blog/2000-books-arrive-at-chisuma-library-with-abz
Challenging Assumptions with Dylan Alcott YVYC2019
Collaborations & Case Studies
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January 13, 2025

Challenging Assumptions with Dylan Alcott YVYC2019

Insights from Dylan Alcott's talk on supporting people with disabilities and the theme of choice.

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/blog/challenging-assumptions-with-dylan-alcott-yvyc2019
Tips for Founders
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January 13, 2025

Augmented Reality Will Reinvent How We Experience Art

Explore how Devika uses augmented reality to reinvent art experiences, making creativity interactive, immersive, and accessible.

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/blog/augmented-reality-will-reinvent-how-we-experience-art
Sharing Knowledge on #techforgood at UOW Red Bull Basement
Collaborations & Case Studies
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January 13, 2025

Sharing Knowledge on #techforgood at UOW Red Bull Basement

Devika shares insights on #TechForGood at UOW's Red Bull Basement event, promoting innovation with positive social impacts.

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/blog/sharing-knowledge-on-techforgood-at-uow-red-bull-basement
Devika Announced as HP ISV Partner
Company Updates
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January 13, 2025

Devika Announced as HP ISV Partner

Devika becomes an HP Independent Software Vendor Partner, collaborating to deliver innovative software solutions.

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/blog/devika-announced-as-hp-isv-partner
Celebrating Women in AR/VR’s 3rd Birthday
Company Updates
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January 13, 2025

Celebrating Women in AR/VR’s 3rd Birthday

Highlights from Devika's participation in Women in AR/VR's 3rd birthday event, featuring industry insights.

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/blog/celebrating-women-in-ar-vrs-3rd-birthday
Collaborating with ABZ to Empower Children with Knowledge
Collaborations & Case Studies
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January 13, 2025

Collaborating with ABZ to Empower Children with Knowledge

Devika's collaboration with ABZ focuses on providing educational resources to empower children through knowledge.

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/blog/collaborating-with-abz-to-empower-children-with-knowledge
Steve Shelley – Building a $1B Tech Unicorn
Build & Scale with Devika Podcast
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October 21, 2025
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1 min read

🎙️ Steve Shelley – Building a $1B Tech Unicorn

Steve Shelley shares lessons from building Deputy into a $1B unicorn and launching 1Racer with Devika. Insights on scaling & capital.

Read Article →
/blog/steve-shelley
Jordan McCreary: From >50 Studios to Scalable Tech
Build & Scale with Devika Podcast
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October 21, 2025
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1 min read

Jordan McCreary: From >50 Studios to Scalable Tech

Jordan McCreary shares how he scaled 50+ studios and is now using tech to transform fitness with his new venture, CONDITN.

Read Article →
/blog/jordan-mccreary-50-studios-to-tech
Paul Pisani: From Hospitality to $100M+ in Transactions
Build & Scale with Devika Podcast
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October 7, 2025
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1 min read

Paul Pisani: From Hospitality to $100M+ in Transactions

From hospitality operator to $100M+ in transactions, Paul Pisani shares how he built and scaled ClevaQ in the latest episode of Build & Scale.

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/blog/paul-pisani-clevaq-journey
Zeryab Cheema – Teenage Exit to Scaling with Amazon
Build & Scale with Devika Podcast
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September 24, 2025
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1 min read

Zeryab Cheema – Teenage Exit to Scaling with Amazon

At 19, he sold his startup for 7 figures. Now he's scaling HOP with Amazon. Hear how Zeryab Cheema built a business built to last.

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/blog/zeryab-cheema
Evan Daly – How Glean Became a Global Fitness App
Build & Scale with Devika Podcast
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September 9, 2025
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1 min read

Evan Daly – How Glean Became a Global Fitness App

How Glean scaled from spreadsheets to 3K+ signups in minutes. Evan Daly’s journey from jockey to global fitness app founder.

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/blog/evan-daly-glean
Launching Build & Scale with Devika
Build & Scale with Devika Podcast
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August 22, 2025
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2 min read

Launching Build & Scale with Devika

Build and Scale with Devika shares raw founder stories on building, funding, and scaling tech startups. New episodes every fortnight.

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/blog/launching-build-scale-with-devika
3 Hidden Features In Devika’s Logo
Collaborations & Case Studies
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July 25, 2025
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2 min read

3 Hidden Features In Devika’s Logo

Devika's Delivery manager gives 3 app development tips every founder should know before starting app delivery.

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Glean App’s New AI-Powered Community Feature
Collaborations & Case Studies
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February 20, 2025
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4 min read

Glean App’s New AI-Powered Community Feature

Glean App's Community Feature enhances engagement with AI moderation, threaded comments & personalized streams. Read how it was implemented!

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/blog/glean-app-community-feature
Devika x Sally Fitzgibbons: VR Art Therapy Launch
Collaborations & Case Studies
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January 13, 2025
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4 min read

🎉Devika x Sally Fitzgibbons: VR Art Therapy Launch 🎉

Recap of the launch event for the Sally Fitzgibbons Art Therapy VR Experience, showcasing innovation in mental health support.

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/blog/sally-fitzgibbons-art-therapy-launch-event
Launch Event: Sally Fitzgibbons Art Therapy VR Experience
Collaborations & Case Studies
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January 13, 2025
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2 min read

Launch Event: Sally Fitzgibbons Art Therapy VR Experience

Highlights from the launch event of the Sally Fitzgibbons Art Therapy VR Experience, marking a significant collaboration milestone.

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/blog/sally-fitzgibbons-vr-launch
Glean App: Fitness and Nutrition App Launch
Collaborations & Case Studies
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January 13, 2025
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4 min read

Glean App: Fitness and Nutrition App Launch 🚀

Explore the launch of Glean App, the innovative fitness app developed by Devika, offering personalised health plans and tailored fitness journeys.

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/blog/glean-fitness-app-launch
Devika Design Branding Process: A Case Study for Wavie
Collaborations & Case Studies
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January 13, 2025
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Devika Design Branding Process: A Case Study for Wavie

Devika Design's branding process for Wavie, focusing on understanding core values and creating a cohesive visual identity.

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/blog/devika-design-branding
HOP And HERTZ Facilitate Ride Sharing In Australia
Collaborations & Case Studies
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January 13, 2025
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3 min read

HOP And HERTZ Facilitate Ride Sharing In Australia

HOP partners with Hertz to facilitate ride-sharing in Australia, leveraging innovative technology to improve urban mobility.

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/blog/hop-and-hertz-facilitate-ride-sharing-in-australia
Maria Lucas and Alison Egan Successfully Launch IATW
Collaborations & Case Studies
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January 13, 2025
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1 min read

Maria Lucas and Alison Egan Successfully Launch IATW

Dental professional Maria Lucas and Sparkling White Smile founder Alison Egan celebrate the successful launch of the Institute of Aesthetic Teeth Whitening.

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/blog/maria-lucas-and-alison-egan-successfully-launch-iatw
Equalution Founders Jade & Amal Challenge Dieting Assumptions
Collaborations & Case Studies
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January 13, 2025
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3 min read

Equalution Founders Jade & Amal Challenge Dieting Assumptions

Equalution founders Jade and Amal challenge traditional dieting by promoting a science-based 80/20 approach to nutrition.

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/blog/equalution-founders-jade-and-amal-challenge-assumptions-about-dieting
Devika Achieves AWS Generative AI Competency
Company Updates
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October 15, 2025
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2 min read

Devika Achieves AWS Generative AI Competency

Devika becomes the first Ingram Micro partner in APAC to achieve the AWS Generative AI Competency, recognising real-world AI innovation.

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/blog/devika-awarded-aws-generative-ai-competency
Announcing Three Key Promotions at Devika
Company Updates
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July 28, 2025
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3 min read

Announcing Three Key Promotions at Devika

As Devika continues to scale, we’re excited to announce three strategic promotions that strengthen our leadership team and support the next phase of our growth.

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/blog/promotions-at-devika
Devika Engineers Now AWS Certified AI Practitioners
Company Updates
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January 13, 2025
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1 min read

Devika Engineers Now AWS Certified AI Practitioners

Devika achieves AWS AI certification, strengthening expertise in AI-driven solutions and cloud innovation.

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/blog/aws-ai-certified
Devika @ the AusFitness Expo 2024
Company Updates
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January 13, 2025
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3 min read

Devika @ the AusFitness Expo 2024

Devika exhibits the Aus Fitness Expo, connecting industry leaders and driving innovation in health and wellness.

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/blog/aus-fitness-expo
Devika Achieves Stripe’s Services Implementation Specialization
Company Updates
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January 13, 2025
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1 min read

Devika Achieves Stripe’s Services Implementation Specialization

Devika earns Stripe's Services Implementation Specialization, demonstrating excellence in delivering seamless payment solutions.

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/blog/stripe-services-implementation-specialization
Devika Achieves AWS CloudFormation Designation
Company Updates
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January 13, 2025
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Devika Achieves AWS CloudFormation Designation

Devika achieves AWS CloudFormation qualification, showcasing expertise in deploying and managing cloud infrastructure efficiently.

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/blog/cloud-formation
Upskilling Our Team with AWS Certifications
Company Updates
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January 13, 2025
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1 min read

Upskilling Our Team with AWS Certifications

Devika earns AWS Professional Certification, highlighting advanced cloud expertise and commitment to technical excellence.

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/blog/aws-pro-certification
Transforming the Public Sector with AWS
Company Updates
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January 13, 2025
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2 min read

Transforming the Public Sector with AWS

Announcement of Devika's recognition as an AWS Public Sector Partner, enhancing capabilities in delivering cloud solutions.

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/blog/devika-public-sector-aws-partner
Devika Acquires Black Bear Creative Design Studio
Company Updates
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January 13, 2025
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Devika Acquires Black Bear Creative Design Studio

Devika acquires Black Bear Creative, expanding design capabilities and enhancing creative service offerings.

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/blog/devika-acquires-black-bear-creative
3 Key Hidden Costs of App Development
Tips for Founders
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April 9, 2025
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4 min read

3 Key Hidden Costs of App Development

Discover the hidden costs of app development and learn how to avoid unexpected expenses to help founders make informed decisions.

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/blog/3-key-hidden-costs-of-app-development
Devika: 100% Australian App Development Partner
Tips for Founders
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April 4, 2025
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3 min read

Devika: 100% Australian App Development Partner

Discover why Devika is the 100% onshore Australian app development partner trusted by high-growth startups. 100% Australian made.

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/blog/100-onshore-australia
Devika’s Approach to Building Agentic AI Apps
Tips for Founders
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April 4, 2025
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3 min read

Devika’s Approach to Building Agentic AI Apps

Discover how Devika is helping startups build the next generation of Agentic AI apps: products that don’t just respond, but act.

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/blog/agentic-ai-apps
App Development Team Roles & How They Work Together
Tips for Founders
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March 14, 2025
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5 min read

App Development Team Roles & How They Work Together

Discover the key app development roles needed to build a robust tech product. Learn how expert teams streamline the process for businesses.

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/blog/app-development-team-roles
Retrieval Augmentation Generation (RAG)
Tips for Founders
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January 13, 2025
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3 min read

Retrieval Augmentation Generation (RAG)

Understand Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and how Devika utilizes it to enhance AI-powered applications and data accuracy.

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/blog/retrieval-augmented-generation
Scale Your Online PT Business with a Custom App
Tips for Founders
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January 13, 2025
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3 min read

Scale Your Online PT Business with a Custom App

Learn effective strategies from Devika to scale your fitness coaching business using a custom-built mobile app.

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/blog/scale-your-fitness-coaching-business-through-an-app
Amazon Bedrock AI Model Benchmarks & Why They Matter
Tips for Founders
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January 13, 2025
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4 min read

Amazon Bedrock AI Model Benchmarks & Why They Matter

Explore AWS Bedrock's core benefits and key benchmarks to guide founders in selecting the right AI model for their products.

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/blog/bedrock-ai-benchmarks
Skeleton Loaders in App Development
Tips for Founders
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January 13, 2025
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2 min read

Skeleton Loaders in App Development

Learn about Skeleton Loaders, a UX technique used by Devika to enhance user perception of loading speed in apps and websites.

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/blog/skeleton-loaders
Boosting User Adoption in Your Fitness App
Tips for Founders
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January 13, 2025
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3 min read

Boosting User Adoption in Your Fitness App

Discover strategies to enhance user adoption and retention for your fitness app.

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/blog/fitness-app-user-adoption
What Impacts App Maintenance Costs?
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September 2, 2025
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2 min read

What Impacts App Maintenance Costs?

Discover what drives app maintenance costs, from features to integrations, and where your product might sit on the spectrum.

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/blog/app-maintenance-costs
How We Took a Hosting Bill from $2.5K to Almost Nothing
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September 2, 2025
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2 min read

How We Took a Hosting Bill from $2.5K to Almost Nothing

From $2.5K to cents: how Devika helps startups reduce hosting costs with serverless, cloud-native tech and faster delivery.

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/blog/reduce-your-hosting-bill
The Story Behind Devika Kolb
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January 13, 2025
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2 min read

The Story Behind Devika Kolb

An exploration of the origins and development of Devika Kolb, highlighting its foundation in experiential learning theories.

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/blog/the-story-behind-devika-kolb
Considering Sustainability Alongside Innovation with QLTY
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January 13, 2025
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2 min read

Considering Sustainability Alongside Innovation with QLTY

An insight into Devika's partnership with QLTY, emphasizing sustainable practices alongside technological innovation.

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/blog/considering-sustainability-alongside-innovation-with-qlty
Facing the Biggest Challenge of my Career to Find my Purpose
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January 13, 2025
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Facing the Biggest Challenge of my Career to Find my Purpose

A personal narrative on overcoming career challenges to discover purpose, highlighting experiences at Devika.

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/blog/facing-the-biggest-challenge-of-my-career-to-find-my-purpose
Racing Towards the Finish Line by Starting with Web Development
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January 13, 2025
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Racing Towards the Finish Line by Starting with Web Development

Detailing Devika's sponsorship of web development for events in 2016-2017, supporting organizational goals.

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/blog/racing-towards-the-finish-line-by-starting-with-web-development
Stop and Smell the Roses; Better the Environment and Your Health
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January 13, 2025
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Stop and Smell the Roses; Better the Environment and Your Health

Exploring the link between environmental mindfulness and personal health, encouraging sustainable lifestyle choices.

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/blog/stop-and-smell-the-roses-better-the-environment-and-your-health
Entertainment Industry Goes Virtual with VR Arcade
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January 13, 2025
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Entertainment Industry Goes Virtual with VR Arcade

The VR arcade offers over 25 booths and 35 games, revolutionizing entertainment with immersive virtual reality experiences.

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/blog/entertainment-industry-goes-virtual-with-vr-arcade
A New Reality: VR Moves into Business Arena
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January 13, 2025
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A New Reality: VR Moves into Business Arena

VR technology is rapidly transforming business operations. Devika explores practical applications and industry adoption beyond gaming.

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/blog/a-new-reality-vr-moves-into-business-arena