Ben Sigelman

Co-Founder & CEO of Lightstep, an observability platform acquired by ServiceNow. Also co-creator of OpenTracing and OpenTelemetry.

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Mar 19, 2025 • 39min

E169: Building New Standards for Observability - Lightstep & OpenTelemetry

Ben Sigelman, Co-Founder & CEO of Lightstep and a pioneer behind OpenTracing and OpenTelemetry, shares insights on the journey of creating a groundbreaking observability platform. He discusses the strategic pivot that led to Lightstep's success and the benefits of open-sourcing technologies. Ben delves into the merger of OpenTracing and OpenCensus into OpenTelemetry, exploring its widespread adoption among tech companies. Additionally, he reflects on team dynamics during the ServiceNow acquisition and the importance of cultural alignment in startups.