Raphael Michel, the mastermind behind Rami.io and the Pretix ticketing system, discusses his journey from PHP to Django and the challenges of event organization. He shares insights on innovations in ticketing, including multilingual support and the hurdles of hybrid events post-pandemic. Raphael dives into Django development practices, database management complexities, and the importance of community engagement. He also highlights the integration of HTMX and the delicate balance of coding and business roles in tech management.