Nick Gluzdov
About Nick Gluzdov
Nick Gluzdov is the CEO of Speed and Function, where he focuses on evolving the company's culture into a Deliberately Developmental Organization®. With extensive experience in software development and leadership roles, he has co-founded multiple companies and contributed to various developmental communities.
Current Role at Speed and Function
Nick Gluzdov serves as the CEO of Speed and Function, a position he has held since 2018. In this role, he focuses on evolving the company's culture to become a Deliberately Developmental Organization®. Under his leadership, Speed and Function has delivered over 300 products to market and has built award-winning web properties with e-commerce infrastructures capable of handling 10 million page views per hour. He co-founded the company in 2006 and has been integral to its growth and development.
Previous Experience at Comcast Interactive Media
Nick Gluzdov worked at Comcast Interactive Media from 2011 to 2017 as a Tech Lead. His responsibilities included overseeing technical projects and leading teams in the Greater Philadelphia Area. Prior to this role, he also served as a UI/Software Engineer at the same company from 2006 to 2009. His experience at Comcast Interactive Media contributed to his expertise in software development and team leadership.
Educational Background and Training
Nick Gluzdov studied at St Petersburg State Academia of Design, where he achieved a Master's degree in Contextual Design over a span of 16 years from 1990 to 2006. He is currently enrolled in the Integral Leadership Program at Stagen Leadership Academy, which he began in 2021. His educational background has provided him with a strong foundation in design and leadership principles.
Entrepreneurial Ventures and Developmental Communities
Nick Gluzdov has a history of entrepreneurial ventures, having started his first company in 2001 and co-founding Speed & Function in 2006. He has been involved in various developmental communities, including Conscious Capitalism and Integral Life. He is also part of the Deliberately Developmental Practitioner’s Network and has collaborated with Andy Fleming from Developmental Edge. His work emphasizes the importance of collaboration and understanding in business.
Innovative Approaches to Software Development
Nick Gluzdov has developed a unique approach to custom software development that engages a lean, self-scaling team of co-creators. He aims to transform the outsourcing experience to be more collaborative and has implemented a work visa program for employees to work in the U.S. His innovative strategies have contributed to the success of the projects he has led.