Scaling DevTools Shipping 22 products to find the true product - Utpal from Digger.dev
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Jun 17, 2025 In this conversation, Utpal Nadiger, cofounder of Digger.dev and developer of the innovative Infrabase AI DevOps agent, shares insights on the challenges of building open-source tools. He emphasizes the importance of user engagement for gathering feedback and improving product development. The discussion dives into balancing monetization with maintaining credibility, and how team debates have led to significant growth. Utpal also highlights the transformative role of AI in infrastructure management, aiming to enhance accessibility for all developers.
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Complementary Team Dynamics
- Team members have complementary skills combining deep technical and product expertise.
- Their collaboration enabled massive open source success with half a million downloads and thousands of users.
Existential Crisis Sparks Innovation
- When they removed the demo link, they had an existential crisis week but kept shipping daily.
- Despite barely functional early versions, users still liked and used the product.
Customer Personas Drive Growth
- Targeting the right customer personas accelerates product iterations and customer adoption.
- Winning early adopters creates a feedback loop attracting more relevant customers.