Episode 204 - Sips of Wisdom: Interview with Angie Jones

Aug 5, 2024

Angie Jones, the Global VP of Developer Relations at Block, shares her inspiring career journey from software engineering at Twitter to her current leadership role. She delves into the evolving landscape of developer relations and discusses the importance of empathy and communication in tech. Angie emphasizes community engagement and mentorship for growth while tackling challenges in fintech, including compliance and international payments. Her insights on legacy code upgrades and the need for supportive tech communities are both timely and practical.

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Intro

00:00 • 2min

Navigating Compliance in Financial Technology

02:14 • 2min

Navigating Global Payments

04:10 • 6min

Navigating Career Transitions and Leadership Growth

09:55 • 15min

Navigating Developer Relations

24:52 • 6min

Navigating Legacy Code Upgrades: Balancing Innovation and Impact

30:57 • 2min

Building Community in Tech

32:42 • 19min