Tom Hacohen, Founder and CEO of Svix, dives into the world of webhooks, unraveling their complexities and importance for businesses. He discusses how Svix tackles reliability and security in webhook management, sharing insights on the evolution of their service driven by user feedback. Tom contrasts Rust and Python for startups, emphasizing Rust's reliability and maintenance benefits. He also touches on the challenges of transitioning applications from Python to Rust, memory management intricacies, and the significance of stability in systems during periods of rapid growth.