How Igor Bakman Builds Tech That Cares And Teams That Grow With It

 In the world of tech, we often hear about tools, trends, and fancy updates. But every once in a while, we meet someone who reminds us that technology is really about people.

That someone is Igor Bakman, Chief Technology and Product Officer at Vivira Health Lab. In a heartfelt conversation with The Executive Outlook, Igor shared how he mixes tech skills with kindness, builds strong teams, and always puts people first.

From Coder to Connector

Igor’s story started with code. Like many, he began as a software developer writing programs and solving technical puzzles. But soon, he realized that writing great code was just the beginning.

“Leading people is very different from working with machines,” he shared. “It takes empathy, patience, and clear communication.”

He slowly moved from solving coding problems to solving people problems helping his team feel confident, connected, and valued.

Leadership Isn’t Loud—It Listens

One thing that stood out during Igor’s interview was his idea of leadership.

He doesn’t believe in barking orders or showing off. Instead, he focuses on listening, guiding, and leading with care.

“Leadership is not just about giving tasks. It’s about making sure your people feel safe, heard, and motivated,” Igor said.

He added that tech skills can be learned quickly. But true leadership takes time, reflection, and practice. The real goal is to grow together.

Learning from Everyone, Everywhere

Igor believes we can all become better leaders, not by making a hundred mistakes, but by learning from others.

He recommends joining leadership meetups, talking to people from different fields, and listening to different points of view.

“Don’t just meet other CTOs,” he said. “Talk to designers, product managers, even customers. Every conversation teaches you something new.”

This curiosity is what helps him lead with fresh ideas and a clear mind.

Teams That Feel Valued, Work Better

At Vivira, Igor makes sure the team doesn’t just build products, they build purpose.

He believes motivation comes from feeling seen. Celebrating small wins, saying thank you, and being available for a quick chat all go a long way.

“People give their best when they know their work matters,” Igor said.

A Pocket Physiotherapist That Really Helps

Igor leads the team behind Vivira’s digital health app, designed to help people with back pain.

Doctors can recommend the app to patients, and it guides them through safe exercises. It’s like having a friendly physiotherapist in your pocket.

What makes it special? The app learns and adapts. If someone skips exercises, the system notices. It then updates reminders or adjusts the difficulty.

This is possible because the team watches real-time data, called KPIs and acts fast when something needs improvement.

“We don’t guess, we listen to what the data is telling us,” Igor said.

What About AI?

Artificial Intelligence is the buzzword everywhere. Igor agrees that it can be powerful but only when used wisely.

At Vivira, AI isn’t about being flashy. It’s about making care smoother and more connected. Igor hopes AI can help different healthcare systems “talk” to each other in the future, a big step for global patient care.

Right now, regulations limit some AI features, but the team is focused on what they can do to help users today.

Staying Focused and Calm in a Noisy World

With new tech trends launching every week, Igor’s advice is simple: stay focused.

He says leaders should keep their eyes on what truly helps the user. Chasing every shiny tool only leads to confusion.

And to keep calm? Igor recommends short walks, deep breathing, and breaks. These habits clear the mind and make room for better decisions.

“Your mind needs space to think clearly. Don’t skip the small things, they matter more than you think.”

Final Takeaways from Igor’s Journey

Here are the biggest lessons we learned from Igor Bakman:

✔ Leadership is learned not born.
✔ Be kind, even under pressure.
✔ Talk to people outside your usual bubble.
✔ Use data to improve—not just to report.
✔ AI should make life easier, not harder.
✔ Your team needs to feel valued, every day.

 Hear It From Igor Himself

We loved having Igor on The Executive Outlook. His story is honest, inspiring, and full of wisdom, whether you’re a developer, a team lead, or someone building their first product.

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