I like trying to improve access to tech for young kids especially who don't look like me. And we have too many of us building software that have approximately my pedigree, you know,. That just narrows the impact we can have in the world and ultimately is not a service to the humans that we're trying to help with the software we build. I think it's incredibly important. Is there anyone out there that you would aspirationally want to take to lunch? Like someone from the tech world, DevRel, society in general, that you love to just pick their brain for a few hours? It probably, like my brain is going, I can't believe I'm sort of failing on
In this episode of The State of Developer Education, Jon speaks with Drew Gorton, Head of Developer Relations at Pagoda, a blockchain platform that enables developers to build decentralized applications. He has a background in web development and has been involved in the Drupal community for many years. Drew is passionate about mentoring and helping developers succeed in their careers.
Together, they delve into Drew’s journey into tech and the importance of mentoring and empathy in the DevRel field. He shares his experience in the Drupal ecosystem and the transition from running an agency to building a product. Drew also explores the challenges and opportunities in the Web3 space, emphasizing the need for education and adoption by developers. He further highlights the importance of diversity in the tech industry and the impact it can have on building better software.
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