The Leadership Exchange Cultivating Startup Success: Jeremy Edberg on Vision, Motivation, and Dev Community Growth
In this episode of the Leadership Exchange Podcast, Tracy Lee welcomes back Jeremy Edberg, co-founder of DBOS, former Chief Architect at Reddit, and veteran startup investor. Together, they look into the realities of building and scaling startups, from the myth of "overnight success" to practical strategies for maintaining motivation through the slog of slow growth. Jeremy shares valuable insights on how to communicate a long-term vision, celebrate small wins, nurture developer communities, and stay focused while navigating market trends.
Key Points:
- The myth of overnight success: Startups like Cloudflare may seem like instant hits, but real success takes years of consistent effort.
- Keeping teams motivated: Learn how to communicate a long-term vision and celebrate small wins to boost morale during slow growth periods.
- Building developer tools: Insights on creating a standout developer experience and why simplicity is key to adoption.
- Riding market trends: Hear how startups can strategically lean into emerging trends like AI without losing focus.
- Staying resilient as a founder: Practical advice on managing expectations, tracking growth without stress, and navigating the ups and downs of startup life.
Follow Jeremy on Social Media
Twitter: https://x.com/jedberg
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jedberg/
Github: https://github.com/jedberg