Planet Odoo

Odoo has skyrocketed to new heights in the past decade. And with that incredible growth, the R&D department had to level up exponentially. Today, we are welcoming Antony Lesuisse, CTO and co-founder of Odoo, to give the mic to the unsung heroes that truly made Odoo what it is today: Developers. From two university buddies coding for fun to a powerhouse of 300 developers and a 10 millions users...

On this week’s episode, we are unlocking the secrets to maximizing your eCommerce success with expert advice from Emna Everard, co-founder of Kazidomi, a leading platform for organic and health products.   From starting her project as a student in 2016 to shipping 10k products a month, Emna is a sky-rocking entrepreneur that has learned to master the art of scaling an eBusiness. From mastering mar...

Software security is much more than just protecting your platform. For this episode, we will explore one of the most critical aspects of software development security with security and platform expert Olivier Dony. From cloud management to self-hosting and best practices to avoid cyber attacks, Olivier will share with us key considerations to ensure that your Odoo installation is secure and well p...

"Odoo had the same impact on our company than Apple on the phone market." Here are some words that Quentin Ramon said about Odoo. In a world where digitization is in everybody's mouth, some companies keep using paper or deprecated software. A few years ago, it was still the case for DECATEL SA-NV, a Belgian company active in the distribution industry. In this episode, their Deputy G...

Calling all Start-Ups, angel investors and incubators! Small businesses choose Odoo, but what do Startups choose when trying to accelerate growing their businesses? If I have an idea and need the funding, resources, guidance and expertise to make it happen, where do I go? Planet Odoo is going on another industry deep dive, and today it's with Non-profit venture capitalist accelerator program...

With the construction sector responsible for 40% of global carbon emissions, the need for greener solutions has never been more critical. In today's episode, we uncover the surprising potential of hemp as a sustainable building material and discover how Belgian manufacturer Isohemp is leading the way in decarbonizing the construction sector, with Odoo as their trusted ally. Our guest, Charlot...

When things go wrong, it's always better to have strong foundations and be prepared to fight back. In today's episode, Denis Ledoux, a software developer at Odoo, comes to give us tips and tricks on how to prepare to face hackers' attacks but also how Odoo did to recover from all the attacks and server crashes they encountered in the last few years. _________________________________...

On today's episode,  we're joined by Colin and John, from the Sales Team and Developer Squad. They are 2 of Buffalo’s longest standing employees and masters of their craft- which is assisting customers in finding the best solution for their business and then building it to meet their needs. Since Emilia is not the most technical, she brought in 2 of the most technical people she knows, s...

The rise of technology has transformed the way we do business, and the fashion industry is no exception. More and more consumers are turning to digital channels to shop for their favourite fashion items, including bags. But is it always the best way to go?  In this episode, we're diving head first into the world of bags and exploring how Belgian brand Clio Goldbrenner blends the best of both...

Quentin de Paoli , the team leader of the invoicing and accounting developers team, decided to come to the studio to present his team and the way they developed one of the most used Odoo applications: Accounting. From implementation challenges to team management and issues tackling, Quentin goes over the behind-the-scenes of his scopes.  A must-listen for all developers and accounting aficionados...

Fabien Pinckaers , the founder of Odoo came back to the studio to describe Odoo in a surprising and inspiring way: using only numbers. From the beginning of the company to what it is today, Fabien gives a lot of insights on how the company grew and what decisions made it possible for the company to meet a great success. A must-listen for all entrepreneurs out there! _______________________________...

In today's globalized world, working with people from diverse cultural backgrounds is becoming increasingly common. But how do you navigate these differences to ensure optimal growth for your business? Join us as we dive into the fascinating world of multiculturalism at work with two inspiring guests - Matts Fievez and Patrick Lukusa - who bring unique perspectives from their experiences work...

Join us for this week's episode as we dive into the digital revolution happening in the accounting industry! Host and accounting expert Wynand Tastenhoye sits down with Bea Binst and Wim Meert from KPMG to explore the challenges and opportunities accounting firms face in the age of digital transformation. From enhanced customer experience to real-time data management, we'll debunk togeth...

Gery Debongnie , the author of the world's fastest javascript framework, explains the genesis of OWL. He explains the different implementation choices, the new features of OWL 2, and what makes it different from React, Angular and Vue. He'll also share tips on how to manage large scale projects, like the porting of the whole Odoo web client to OWL 2. A must-listen for all our developers...

Enter the chat on this conversation where food meets technology and software meets supply-chain. Big Wheelbarrow aims to connect restaurants and grocery stores with farmers locally and nationally, so you don't miss out on your favourite foods. Wanna know how they do it? And gain an insight into startups? It’s all here. ______________________________________________________ Whether you are a b...

If you could learn how to run a business thanks to a truck, would you try it? In this episode, we invited Charline Louis, Education Program Manager at Odoo. She welcomed us into the Labodoo, the educational truck that is traveling across Belgium to teach students about business management software by immersing them into a fictional company divided into nine departments. With her, we’ll discuss all...

Have you ever thought about what it would be like or look like to use Odoo in your education curriculum? How would you use it, and what would it mean to your students to use a suite of integrated business apps? Professor Bill Ritchie has the answers. He has been using Odoo for 5 years in his undergraduate supply chain management class. Through his program, students have been able to learn how to u...

Customers have been evolving the past few years like never before . Regarding their shopping habits, needs and expectations but also their relationship to customer service. In a hyper-connected era where everything has to be available immediately, customer support is now more than ever embracing its role as a company’s showcase.  Today we welcome Zola Bakala, Team Leader for Odoo Support, who expl...

On today's episode we deep dive with Nick Kosinski, the Managing Director of US East, as he talks about sales, leadership and culture in tech.  Curious about working at Odoo Buffalo ? Want to know how to grow your career? Jump in with us as we discuss Nick's background in sales, the Buffalo tech presence, and other tidbits like Odoo experience 2022 and his hopes for the future of the US...

Sebastien Bruyr , CCO at Odoo, is taking us along the dynamics that shaped one of Odoo’s most significant decisions: changing its pricing strategy to put value creation over money, allowing anyone to build a business for only 25$ a month . We explored how a pricing strategy evolves and how it can combine value creation, strategic growth, and international expansion. _______________________________...

Have you ever struggled to order a simple coke? Does waving at the waiter like crazy sound like you? In this episode, we will enter a restaurant to discover the universe of restaurant , its reality, future, and main challenges as we tease what we have in mind for Odoo 17.   With two of our Odoo experts, Fabien Pinckaers, CEO  and David Matthijs, Product Owner, we will explore the topical subject d...

What if we tell you a 10K part attendees event could be managed by one single person, with one single tool? In today’s episode, we meet with Pauline Vanhoutte , Event Manager at Odoo. At only 26 years old, she joined the company three years ago and is now the brain behind our biggest in-house event: Odoo experience . This organization fairy has a magic trick…she is solo handling, managing, and cre...

Recruitment is a hot topic as the tendency for more and more employees to quit their job overnight is growing. How to recruit the right people for your company? What is at stake for your future growth? And how can we make recruiters more efficient in their daily jobs?   Charline De Vogeleer, recruiter at Odoo, is joining us today to discuss and underline the importance of a good recruitment proces...

Welcome to Planet Odoo, your touchpoint for all things about Odoo!   In this podcast, we will decode and share with you all the innovations, strategies, internal quirks, and success stories from the Odoo world.  If you don’t know us already, Odoo is an all-integrated business solution app suite, making the lives of companies easier, one app at a time. We are passionate about helping companies of a...

If you risked bankruptcy for ten years, would you have kept fighting for your project? For this first episode of Planet Odoo, we sit down with Fabien Pinckaers, founder of Odoo , to chat about his inspiring entrepreneurial journey from a young student to the CEO of a multi-billion dollars company. His passion for helping SMEs and making the life of employees easier never ceases to drive him to sup...