In this episode of The State of Developer Education, Jon speaks with Drew Gorton, Head of Developer Relations at Pagoda, a blockchain platform that enables developers to build decentralized applications. He has a background in web development and has been involved in the Drupal community for many years. Drew is passionate about mentoring and helping developers succeed in their careers.

Together, they delve into Drew’s journey into tech and the importance of mentoring and empathy in the DevRel field. He shares his experience in the Drupal ecosystem and the transition from running an agency to building a product. Drew also explores the challenges and opportunities in the Web3 space, emphasizing the need for education and adoption by developers. He further highlights the importance of diversity in the tech industry and the impact it can have on building better software.

Episode resources

Drew’s LinkedIn
Pagoda LinkedIn
Pagoda Website

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