Tom Hacohen

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.

In this conversation, Tom Hacohen, Founder and CEO of Svix, shares insights from his journey in open source and how it shaped Svix's open core model. He discusses the critical role developers play in influencing software purchases, despite often lacking direct buying power. Tom reveals the challenges of capturing user feedback on open source projects and managing the tension between open source ideals and commercial needs. He emphasizes how building trust through transparency is essential for lasting customer relationships.