Advocu Podcast

Get your DevRel game on point

Advocu podcast is dedicated to exploring the nuances of Developer Relations, brought to you by Jarek Jarzębowski and the experts behind the scenes.

Join us for insightful conversations with industry leaders from prominent tech companies like Google, PayPal, and more. Each episode delves into the strategies, experiences, and wisdom that shape successful DevRel programs.

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Ideologies that shapre DevRel Leadership with Abhimanyu Selvan

S02E11
October 11, 2024
53 minutes

In this episode, we talk with Abhimanyu Selvan, DevRel Manager at Digital Ocean, about his journey from robotics to DevRel Leadership and the personal philosophies that help him be the best leader and bring the most value to the company.

DevRel and Community with SJ Morris from Hubspot

S02E10
October 11, 2024
48 minutes

Listen to my conversation with SJ Morris, who is a Senior Manager for Developer Community at Hubspot. We talk about DevRel, being essential as DevRel and how to grow professionally in this field.

From Head of Frontend to DevRel Lead

S02E09
October 11, 2024
58 minutes

Listen to my conversation with Tim Benniks who is currently a DevRel Lead at Hygraph. We are talking about his journey form Head of Frontend to DevRel Lead.

Becoming better public speaker with Moran Weber

S02E08
July 4, 2024
56 minutes

If you are in DevRel, there is a big chance that you will speak - at a conference, meet-up, local or global event. In this episode we are talking with Moran Weber unpacking public speaking and how to become a better speaker.

From Space Agency to DevRel with Francesco Ciulla

S02E07
July 4, 2024
42 minutes

Just a few years ago, Francesco Ciulla has been working in Space Agency and hasn't used social media. Today, he is a Developer Advocate at daily.dev and runs a 200k subscriptions channel on YouTube. Tune in to listen to his story and learn straight from Francesco

Balancing full time job and multiple ambassador programs

S02E06
July 4, 2024
62 minutes

I talk with Lucas Santos a full time Senior Engineer, who is also creating content regularly for years, awarded GDE, MVP, Docker Captain and TypeScript Champion awards. We focus on the content creator life, how to keep balance, why it is not always possible and how to approach creating tech content.

DevRel Leader essential skills with Tessa Kriesel

S02E05
May 7, 2024
64 minutes

With Tessa Kriesel we explored how DevRel, often misunderstood, is an essential bridge between the tech community and organizational goals, influencing revenue, product adoption, and innovation. Tessa also highlighted the significant skills required for DevRel professionals and leaders, including technical knowledge, empathy, and business acumen.

The State of DevRel with Caroline Lewko

S02E04
April 24, 2024
39 minutes

We discuss the evolution, challenges, and future prospects of Developer Relations. Caroline, with her extensive background, offers a nuanced view of how DevRel has grown from its early days into a critical component of technology companies today.

Learning, Teaching and Sharing as Developer Advocate

S02E03
March 29, 2024
38 minutes

Listen to conversation with Santosh Yadav Google Developer Expert, Github Star, OSS Advocate and Nx Champion with a million view online course under his belt. We talk about learning and teaching as a Developer Advocate and motivations behind it..

From Computer Science to Camera Lights - Using Video for DevDel with Kevin Blanco

S02E02
March 19, 2024
54 minutes

We talk with Kevin Blanco, a passionate advocate for combining technical knowledge with creative video production to enhance community engagement and education. Kevin shared his journey from an engineer to becoming a DevRel advocate, emphasizing the significant role of video production in his career. He provided a deep dive into the process of creating engaging and educational content, highlighting the importance of storytelling, the Hero's Journey, and effective communication techniques to connect with the audience.

About the host

Meet your podcast host, Jarek!

Jarek Jarzębowski is a seasoned podcaster and Advocu Platform Ambassador. In the Advocu Podcast, he dives into the subtleties of Developer Relations. Engage in enlightening chats with industry leaders from renowned tech giants like Google and PayPal. Tune in and discover the strategies, experiences, and insights that drive DevRel success – paving your way to excellence.

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