About
Who we are and how we can help you.
Welcome to DevKickStart, where your freelance software career transformation begins. We are Manuela and Cyril, partners not just in life but in the mission to empower senior software developers like you to achieve their dream goals.
Cyril Khan
Coach & Co-Founder of DevKickStart
At 35, I had achieved all my career goals but found myself seeking more meaningful success.
My journey began seven years ago when I taught myself to code, leading to a senior software engineer role with a €115k salary in a challenging FinTech environment.
Despite being on track to financial comfort, I realized that true fulfillment came from pushing boundaries and taking risks.
Like Manuela, I experienced the transformative power of stepping out of my comfort zone. In 2022, I joined forces with her to form DevKickStart, aiming to guide other senior software developers to build their successful freelance business.
Manuela Brunner
Coach & Co-Founder of DevKickStart
At 29, I turned my career around from a medical job that didn't resonate with me to a fulfilling role in frontend development.
My journey wasn't straightforward: It involved stepping out of my comfort zone, embracing failures, and relentlessly pursuing my goals.
By mastering coding, LinkedIn marketing, and optimizing my professional branding, I unlocked doors to opportunities I never thought possible.
In 2022, I decided it was time to share this knowledge and experience, leading to the creation of DevKickStart with Cyril.
So, we help software developers transition to successful freelance careers.
You might think: "Why freelancers?"
Turned out, 4 out of 5 of our clients were freelancers, and they crushed it with our program.
So, we shifted our focus from “normal” senior software devs to freelancers because they're the ones who really need that marketing and sales magic.
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Please note:
Unfortunately, because of time constraints, it isn't possible for us to have more than a handful of clients while delivering strong results.
Our services are in high demand. In order to work with us, an application is necessary. In a free initial consultation, we will find out if we are a match in terms of achieving your goals.
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