How to Make Good Moves with Jay Kreps of Confluent

Jul 13, 2022

Jay Kreps, Co-founder of Confluent and creator of Apache Kafka, discusses the significance of real-time data, the challenges businesses face in accessing it, and the transition from batch processing to real-time continuous processing. He shares his unique childhood and unconventional career path, as well as the struggles of transitioning from a tech leader to a CEO of a publicly traded company. The chapter also covers their IPO journey, interest in sustainable energy, and a recommendation to check out Confluent.io.

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Introduction

00:00 • 4min

Real-time Data and the Evolution of Software Models

04:09 • 14min

Being Ready for Opportunities and a Unique Childhood

17:48 • 4min

Unconventional Career Paths and Surprises as Tech Leaders Turned CEOs

22:06 • 5min

Reflections on Books, IPO, and Sustainable Energy

26:39 • 2min