Code Story: Insights from Startup Tech Leaders S10 Bonus: Nikita Shamgunov, Neon
Feb 6, 2025
Nikita Shamgunov, Co-founder and CEO of Neon, shares insights from his journey in tech, starting with his background at Microsoft and Facebook. He discusses the creation of Neon, a serverless Postgres platform, highlighting its unique architecture and challenges faced in an AWS-dominated market. Nikita emphasizes the importance of forming the right founding team with diverse skills, innovative strategies for scalability, and adapting to evolving tech landscapes. His advice for aspiring entrepreneurs centers on self-belief and leveraging supportive relationships.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Building a Serverless Future with Postgres
02:15 • 5min
Building the Right Founding Team
07:29 • 6min
Building a Strategic Roadmap in Evolving Markets
13:29 • 4min
Strategies for Building a Remote Team and Talent Acquisition
17:45 • 5min
Navigating the Challenges of Scalability in a Growing Startup
22:32 • 5min
Navigating Team Dynamics and Future Visions
27:48 • 5min
Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs and a Trade-In Promotion
32:46 • 2min