The Enterprise GTM Podcast Who is a Developer Advocate anyway?
In this fascinating episode, we embark on a captivating journey into the intricate realm of developer relations and advocacy. Our esteemed guests, Nadine Farah, the illustrious Head of Developer Relations at Onehouse, and Tao Hansen, the visionary Head of Developer Relations at Garden, serve as our trusted guides through this essential topic. Nadine, a distinguished Apache Hudi contributor, is renowned for her dedication to forging connections between engineering prowess, product innovation, and strategic marketing, all in the pursuit of propelling product adoption. Tao Hansen, a former luminary in the world of short film, is passionate about connecting people and technology and is a self-taught engineer of architecture at scale. Our engaging conversation delves deep into the very fabric of developer relations, developer advocacy, and everything in between. We unpack the basics of DevRel (developer relations), the difference between open-source and closed-source regarding developer advocacy, the best time to invest in the role, and the support a developer advocate needs to be successful. We also explore identifying the superpowers of your workforce, gaining a holistic perspective on your company's grand vision, the key metrics that illuminate the path to startup growth, common misconceptions about DevRel, and much more! Tune in and be inspired as we delve into nuances of developer relations with experts Nadine Farah and Tao Hansen!
Key Points From This Episode:
* Nadine and Tao’s fascinating backgrounds and career journeys.
* Bridging the gap between people and technology.
* What ignited their passion for pursuing developer relations.
* When the best time is for a startup to hire for a developer advocacy role.
* Support and resources that a developer advocate needs to be successful.
* Recommendations for founders regarding prioritizing resources.
* Balancing making profits with community and product development.
* Insights into measuring the success and growth of a startup.
* Common misconceptions and myths about the developer advocacy role.
* Essential lessons from their respective career paths.
* Advice that Nadine and Tao have for hiring your first developer advocate.
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