Igor Repeta

CEO

Igor combines business strategy with a working understanding of how software gets built — operating at both ends: the boardroom conversation about ROI and positioning, and the technical reality of architecture, team structure, and delivery risk. As a business leader he's guided Empat's growth into a studio trusted across fintech, healthcare and more.

echnology leadership, software business strategy, startup & product strategy, scaling engineering teams, client & delivery management

Articles

In-house vs Outsourcing AI Development: Which Is Right for You?

A practical comparison of building an AI team in-house versus outsourcing, covering cost, speed, control, talent access, risk, and the hybrid model most companies actually run in 2026.

Staff Augmentation Benefits: Why It Beats Permanent Hire on TCO and Speed

The CFO conversation about staff augmentation changed in 2026. Post-layoff hiring caution made permanent hires politically expensive. Investor scrutiny on burn rate made every payroll line item visible.

Mobile App Development Team Structure: Roles, Sizes, and Costs

Mobile app development team structure for 2026: required roles, team size by app complexity, what each role costs, and team scaling tips.

Fractional CTO: What Is It and How Can It Help Your Business?

Discover how a fractional CTO can solve your tech challenges, guide your dev team, and accelerate growth—flexibly and affordably.

CTO as a Service: What Is It and Who Needs It

CTO as a Service explained: what an outsourced CTO does, when to hire one, types of engagement (part-time, fractional, contractor), and pricing from $79/hr to $15k/month.

How to Start a Tech Startup: 10 Important Steps

Learn how to start a tech startup with a 10-step guide covering business ideas, market research, MVPs, and more.

What is a Startup Studio?

Entrepreneurship is highly growing: new startups arise, so new models for launching and scaling startups also emerge.

WeAreUkraine. About our response and how we help Ukraine

We are Empat – a young IT company from Ukraine. On February 24, russia invaded our land and since then has been bombing and attacking our cities from East to West, including Kyiv, where our office was located. We remain on guard of Ukraine to help our brave army and not give the invader any chance 🇺🇦

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Alyona

Chief Delivery Officer