Tom Preston-Werner

Brian speaks with Tom Preston-Werner, founder of GitHub and creator of RedwoodJS. They discuss the benefits of using Redwood for web applications, sending local emails with RedwoodJS, an AI tool set called repo query and their visit to the Jelly Belly Factory. They also share excitement about an upcoming event and introduce Spoke, a new platform for project sharing and community building.

Chris Dixon, a General Partner at Andreessen Horowitz known for his insights in crypto and community building, joins Tom Preston-Werner, co-founder of GitHub and a key player in the open-source realm. They explore how to transform open-source developers into passionate advocates. Highlights include innovative strategies for user engagement, the importance of personal interactions, and balancing community contributions with corporate support. They also discuss the evolving dynamics of remote startups and the need for authentic connections in today's tech landscape.

Tom Preston-Werner, founder of GitHub and creator of RedwoodJS, talks about React server components, the origin story of RedwoodJS, the tedious lifecycle of application development, RedwoodJS as a seamless and integrated web application development framework, sending emails in the Redwood application, AI tools and Jelly Beans, and connecting with Redwood builders through spoke.run.