In a world where open source developers are often unpaid hobbyists, Tatiana, the CEO and founder of the Mintycode IP Marketplace, presents a compelling solution to motivate and incentivize these contributors through reward strategies. Discover how to shift the mindset of developers from competing for jobs to becoming open source entrepreneurs, creating valuable projects and earning money in the process. Watch the video Watch the video on YouTube > Key takeaways Tatiana believes that open source developers are not happy because they are not fairly rewarded for their work To motivate and i ..read more

In this talk from DevRelCon London 2023, Moti Granovsky addresses the complexities and lessons learned from steering a company towards a developer-centric approach. He recounts the process of reorienting the company’s priorities to place developers at the forefront and provide tactics to overcome hurdles like accumulated technical debt, conflicting priorities, internal uncertainty, resistance to change, and gaps in technical knowledge. Moti underscores the value of drawing on the insights of in-house developers, soliciting feedback from outside the company, pacing the transition carefully, and ..read more

Explore the transformative power of on-chain governance in DevRel with Lauren Lee in this talk from DevRelCon London 2023. Unpack the innovative approach of Polkadot’s OpenGov and its implications for developer communities in this insightful session. Watch the video Watch the video on YouTube > Key takeaways On-chain governance as a democratic model: Lauren highlights how Polkadot’s on-chain governance system, OpenGov, democratizes decision-making, allowing every token holder to vote on proposals, which she believes leads to a transparent, inclusive, and accountable governance model that ..read more

In this talk from DevRelCon London 2023, Olia Dukova discusses the importance of evaluating and improving developer experience in the Web3 space. She explores the key components of developer experience, including ecosystem, technology, and community, and provides insights on how to create a positive and supportive environment for developers. Olia also highlights emerging trends in developer experience and emphasizes the importance of focusing on the human experience in Web3. Watch the video Watch the video on YouTube > Key takeaways Developer experience in Web3 is about making it easy fo ..read more

In this talk from DevRelCon London 2023, Ben discusses the importance of building internal alignment with other teams in order to achieve success. He highlights the challenges faced by DevRel teams in aligning their goals and metrics with those of product, marketing, sales, and engineering teams. Ben emphasizes the need for DevRel teams to understand the company’s objectives and align their efforts accordingly. Watch the video Watch the video on YouTube > Key takeways Building internal alignment with other teams is crucial for success There are different challenges in aligning with diffe ..read more

In this talk from DevRelCon London 2023, Nadia Jiang shares her experience as co-founder of China-based developer Q&A site Segmentfault. In particular, Nadia offers insights into how developer communities in China work Watch the video Watch the video on YouTube > Key takeaways China is a booming market with great business opportunities, making it an incredible market to collaborate with Chinese developers. Chinese developers tend to be younger, with developers under 30 accounting for over 63% of the developer population. Community strategies should align closely with the preferences ..read more

In this talk from DevRelCon London 2023, Carly Richmond, Developer Advocate at Elastic, discusses the concept of the social battery and its impact on developer relations. She explains how the social battery can be depleted and provides suggestions for recognizing and managing its depletion. Carly emphasizes the importance of supporting both community members and ourselves in maintaining healthy social energy levels. What the video What the video on YouTube > Key takeaways The social battery refers to the amount of energy one has for engaging in social activities before needing a break. I ..read more

In this talk from DevRelCon London 2023, Alfredo Morresi, Developer Community Operations Lead at Google, discusses the importance of data-inspired insights in community operations. He shares lessons learned from his experience in managing community programs and highlights the need for a solid data culture, technical skills, and thoughtful automation. Alfredo also addresses challenges in obtaining data from different teams and navigating data privacy regulations like GDPR. Watch the video Watch the video on YouTube > Key takeaways Data is essential for generating insights: Raw data is the ..read more

In this talk from DevRelCon London 2023, Catchy’s Gary Gonzalez discusses the importance of distinguishing between developer marketing and developer relations as two distinct practices within an organization. He emphasizes that without a clear delineation of roles and responsibilities, organizations often struggle to succeed in both areas. Gary highlights the need for clear communication and buy-in from stakeholders to support and invest in both developer marketing and DevRel. Watch the video Watch the video on YouTube > Key takeaways Clear delineation of roles and responsibilities is cr ..read more

Getting laid off can be traumatic, whatever role you’re in. But it’s top of mind for many of us in DevRel, as our teams are amongst the first to get cut when budgets tighten. In this talk from DevRelCon London 2023, Shy Ruparel discusses the emotional experience of being laid off and provides tips for surviving layoffs. He emphasizes the importance of having a financial safety net, saving important documents, and maintaining a strong network, as well as taking care of ones mental health during a challenging time. Watch the video Watch Shy’s talk on YouTube > Key takeaways Layoffs are a c ..read more