Getting to Resend (Changelog Interviews #585)

Apr 4, 2024

Zeno Rocha, creator of the Dracula theme and co-founder of Resend, discusses work-life balance, parenthood's impact, immigration experiences, Y Combinator interview prep, challenges of email sending, and the future of Resend including a possible Series A round.

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Introduction

00:00 • 2min

Signals: A Human-Centered Alerting Tool

01:35 • 6min

Reflections on Parenthood and Life Changes

07:24 • 3min

Emotions of Parenthood and Professional Life

10:47 • 2min

Connecting Work Ethic from Childhood to Present Occupation

12:40 • 2min

Embracing 'Micro Moments' with Family While Working from Home

14:35 • 7min

From Developer Experience to Entrepreneurship

21:47 • 27min

Empowering Applications with NATS and Fundraising Journey

49:07 • 9min

Navigating Angel Investment and Fundraising Rounds

57:42 • 10min

Exploring the Challenges of Email Deliverability Infrastructure

01:07:20 • 22min

Embracing Growth and Appreciation

01:29:20 • 6min

This week Adam is joined by Zeno Rocha — the creator of the beloved Dracula theme and Co-founder and CEO of Resend. They discuss his personal journey and the challenges of balancing work and family life, how becoming a parent has given him new perspectives and influenced his decision to start his own company, the role of citizenship and immigration in his journey, how he prepared for the Y Combinator interview, meeting Paul Graham, the challenges of sending email, and the future of Resend and the possibility of a Series A round.

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Zeno Rocha – Website, GitHub, X
Adam Stacoviak – Website, GitHub, LinkedIn, Mastodon, X

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