Convincing Decision Makers to Adopt Rust Beyond Security

Marco Otte-Witte discusses how to pitch Rust to decision-makers with Joel Marcey, the Director of Technology at the Rust Foundation.

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Timestamps & referenced resources

• [@00:00] - Introduction
  • Video recording of the interview
• [@00:33] - Start of the interview
• [@00:50] - Joel’s role at the Rust Foundation
• [@03:17] - The value of Rust adoption for companies
• [@07:29] - Real-world success stories with Rust
• [@11:34] - The implications of adopting Rust as a business
• [@18:17] - Rust’s competitive advantage for hiring
• [@20:18] - Where Rust shines
• [@33:35] - The future of Rust
• [@38:33] - The Rust Foundation’s plans for the future
• [@40:43] - Conclusion

Credits

Intro Theme: Aerocity

Audio Editing: Mainmatter

Hosting Infrastructure: Jon Gjengset

Show Notes: Mainmatter

Hosts: Marco Otte-Witte