Ep. 24 - Community Architecture with Jennifer Nixon | Developers:After Dark

How does a HubSpot Community Champion go on to shape the future of the HubSpot Developer Community? In this episode of Developers After Dark, we sit down with Jennifer Nixon, Developer Community Manager, to talk mentorship, growth, and building a thriving DevRel ecosystem.Jennifer shares her unique journey from customer and community champion to her current role in HubSpot Developer Relations. We dive deep into the Ecosystem Mentorship Program — how it works, why it’s growing, and how it’s redefining what it means to be a developer at HubSpot. We also explore her work on an upcoming HubSpot Academy course designed to empower mentors, plus her perspective on speaking at events, community engagement, and the importance of self-advocacy.From behind-the-scenes DevRel insights to actionable advice for growing in your career, this episode is a must-watch for anyone passionate about the HubSpot Developer Community.Chapters:00:00 – Intro & welcome01:19 – Jennifer’s background & community champion story06:13 – Launching the Ecosystem Mentorship Program10:46 – Who qualifies as a “developer” today?14:01 – Growing the mentorship network18:47 – Building the HubSpot Academy mentorship course22:44 – Speaking at Inbound & lightning talks31:15 – The role of community in HubSpot’s developer ecosystem38:02 – Key mentorship advice that shaped Jennifer’s career42:10 – Why self-advocacy matters in DevRel46:30 – How Jennifer got into tech & HubSpot53:25 – Work–life balance in tech01:00:24 – Where to connect with JenniferHashtags:#HubSpotDevelopers #DevRel #Mentorship #HubSpotAcademy #DeveloperCommunityLinks & Resources:HubSpot Developer Changelog: https://developers.hubspot.com/changelogHubSpot Academy: https://academy.hubspot.comJoin the Developer Community: https://community.hubspot.comJennifer Nixon on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jnix284/We aim to incorporate the human element and drive a conversation that is fun, informational, and thought-provoking. You can watch Developers After Dark on the HubSpot developer’s channel or wherever you get your podcasts.Check out the Developers:after Dark website at devsafterdarkpod.comWant to be a guest?Fill out the form 👉 https://share.hsforms.com/2J5me9_v3Rlix21-1LoZWkAbpd9r📢 Important InformationThis is not a support forum. For all support-related questions, please visit the HubSpot Community. 👉 https://bit.ly/49Lto5NDiscover everything HubSpot has to offer: https://bit.ly/3P5A59bFollow us for the latest updates and insights: https://bit.ly/4iJLXve📖 Learn More & Stay ConnectedGet started with HubSpot Development 👉 https://bit.ly/3DhfEmULearn more with the HubSpot Academy 👉https://bit.ly/3P06AFRSubscribe to our newsletter for tips and news 👉 https://bit.ly/41Fm6hCStay up to date with changes that affect you by subscribing to the changelog 👉 https://bit.ly/49J95FPKnow when an Developer Event is happening 👉 https://bit.ly/3VOLT3h🤝 Engage With UsHave feedback? There's a link for that! 👉 https://bit.ly/400bUziLike this video? Give it a thumbs up and subscribe for more content on HubSpot development, integrations, and customization.Have a topic you'd like us to cover? Drop your suggestions in the comments below!HubSpot development, HubSpot CMS, HubSpot API, HubSpot integration, HubSpot CRM, HubSpot tutorials, HubSpot themes, HubSpot modules, HubSpot workflows, app development, web development, CRM customization, marketing automation, HubSpot training