Ep 22 - A Cut Above the Rest with Chris Conant

Dive deep into the fascinating evolution of the HubSpot Marketplace with Chris Conant, a HubSpot alumnus and Principal Tech Architect at Jasper.ai who played a key role in its growth. Chris shares insider insights about developing custom modules, the critical role of developer advocacy, and his current venture integrating AI marketing at Jasper AI.From the early days of defining marketplace guidelines to advocating for scalable solutions, learn how Chris navigated the challenges and successes of building developer-centric communities. Perfect for HubSpot developers looking to enhance their toolkit or marketers intrigued by the intersection of AI and development.🔖 Chapters:0:00 – Intro & Welcome3:32 – Chris’s Journey: From HubSpot to Jasper AI8:59 – Building HubSpot's Template Marketplace17:41 – Balancing Requirements & Creativity24:04 – Lessons Learned & Current Insights34:13 – Chris's Tech Origins & Philosophy42:01 – Knife Sharpening and Other Hobbies51:55 – Work-Life Balance and Personal Growth62:41 – Best Advice for Developers & Advocates🔗 Resources Mentioned:HubSpot Developer Changelog: https://developers.hubspot.com/changelogSpring Spotlight Developer Tools: https://developers.hubspot.com/ss25-dev-toolsJasper AI: https://jasper.ai/We aim to incorporate the human element and drive a conversation that is fun, informational, and thought-provoking. You can watch Developers After Dark on the HubSpot developer’s channel or wherever you get your podcasts.Check out the Developers:after Dark website at devsafterdarkpod.comWant to be a guest?Fill out the form 👉 https://share.hsforms.com/2J5me9_v3Rlix21-1LoZWkAbpd9r📢 Important InformationThis is not a support forum. For all support-related questions, please visit the HubSpot Community. 👉 https://bit.ly/49Lto5NDiscover everything HubSpot has to offer: https://bit.ly/3P5A59bFollow us for the latest updates and insights: https://bit.ly/4iJLXve📖 Learn More & Stay ConnectedGet started with HubSpot Development 👉 https://bit.ly/3DhfEmULearn more with the HubSpot Academy 👉https://bit.ly/3P06AFRSubscribe to our newsletter for tips and news 👉 https://bit.ly/41Fm6hCStay up to date with changes that affect you by subscribing to the changelog 👉 https://bit.ly/49J95FPKnow when an Developer Event is happening 👉 https://bit.ly/3VOLT3h🤝 Engage With UsHave feedback? There's a link for that! 👉 https://bit.ly/400bUziLike this video? Give it a thumbs up and subscribe for more content on HubSpot development, integrations, and customization.Have a topic you'd like us to cover? Drop your suggestions in the comments below!#HubSpotDevelopers #AIMarketing #DeveloperCommunity #DeveloperAdvocacy #MarketplaceMastermind#hubspotdevelopment , #hubspotcms , #HubSpot API, HubSpot integration, HubSpot CRM, HubSpot tutorials, HubSpot themes, HubSpot modules, HubSpot workflows, app development, web development, CRM customization, marketing automation, HubSpot training