Espresso Labs CEO Discusses Software Houses, AI, and Software Development in Softdex Interview

Jul 2026 · 5 min read

Eduardo Missaka, CEO of Espresso Labs, spoke with Softdex about software houses, artificial intelligence, and quality in software development.

We have some news to share: Eduardo Missaka, CEO of Espresso Labs, was interviewed by Softdex, one of Brazil’s leading platforms for comparing software houses.

In the conversation, Eduardo discussed the Espresso Labs journey, what makes a strong software house stand out, and the role of artificial intelligence in the future of software development.

About Softdex

Softdex is a Brazilian platform designed to help companies compare and find reliable software houses for their technology projects.

The platform brings together information such as reputation, portfolio, specialties, and vendor characteristics in one place, making it easier for companies to choose the right software development partner.

For organizations looking to hire a software house in Brazil, Softdex helps make the selection process clearer, more objective, and more trustworthy.

What Eduardo Covered in the Interview

During the interview, Eduardo shared his perspective on important topics for companies evaluating technology partners, including:

  • the motivation behind founding Espresso Labs;
  • how the company evolved into the software house it is today;
  • Espresso Labs’ main differentiator: approaching each project from the client’s perspective;
  • the current state of the software house market in Brazil;
  • the impact of artificial intelligence on software development;
  • how to balance AI tools with technical quality, security, and long-term system maintenance.

Artificial Intelligence and Software Quality

One of the main topics of the interview was the use of AI in software development.

While artificial intelligence tools can accelerate parts of the development process, Eduardo highlighted the importance of maintaining strong technical standards, especially in corporate projects, critical systems, and platforms that need to evolve safely over time.

For Espresso Labs, AI should be used as a supporting tool, without replacing technical responsibility, architecture decisions, code maintainability, and a deep understanding of the business problem.

Read the Full Interview

The full interview is available on the Softdex blog.

Read the complete conversation to learn more about Espresso Labs’ perspective on software houses, artificial intelligence, and the future of software development.

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