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General Musings with Kevin Powell

A conversation with Clark Sell

Jun 15, 2024
Clark Sell joins the host to talk about starting a conference, speaker selection, front-end development trends, and the importance of supportive communities. They discuss the evolution of 'that conference,' challenges of managing multiple events, struggles of balancing roles, optimizing tech for performance, revenue tasks vs. passion projects, and the value of in-person connections at conferences.
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Quick takeaways

  • Creating a supportive community through conferences like 'That Conference' to connect and learn from others.
  • Struggling to balance work commitments, personal life, and staying updated in front-end development challenges.

Deep dives

The Origin of 'That Conference'

Clark Sell discusses the motivations behind starting 'That Conference,' emphasizing the desire to create a community that supports and connects individuals, stemming from personal experiences and a longing to bring people together to learn and interact, highlighting the challenges of scalability, viability, and maintaining value for attendees.

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