Community Pulse
194 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsCommunity Pulse is the spot for Developer Relations and Community professionals who are looking for information on building technical communities. Community Builders and DevRel veterans Jason Hand, Mary Thengvall, PJ Hagerty, and Wesley Faulkner interview experts in the field of Developer Relations and Community Leadership on a broad range of topics related to building community.
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After Pulse: Live Streaming
April 12, 2024 12:00 - 20 minutes - 46.3 MBOur hosts elaborate on the notion that, apart from speaking engagements, much of the work undertaken by DevRel professionals remains backstage, yet through live streaming, they can learn publicly and involve community members, overcoming concerns and fostering engaging content for community learning. Enjoy the podcast? Please take a few moments to leave us a review on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/community-pulse/id1218368182?mt=2) and follow us on Spotify (https://open.spotify....
Live Streaming (Ep 88)
April 05, 2024 11:00 - 46 minutes - 107 MBWith the exception of speaking at conferences, much of what we do as DevRel professionals is behind-the-scenes. However, with live streaming, we’re able to not only learn in public, but bring our community members into the experience. While this can be intimidating, and lead to questions like “what if I make a mistake?” - or - “What if I don’t know all the answers?” - or - “How do I make sure I come across as knowledgeable while I’m also learning?” it can also be a great way to create enga...
After Pulse: DevRel Wins
March 22, 2024 15:00 - 13 minutes - 30.1 MBPJ and Wesley expound on stories of success, what it takes to get to a "win" and reflect on their conversation with Ole and Kevin. Enjoy the podcast? Please take a few moments to leave us a review on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/community-pulse/id1218368182?mt=2) and follow us on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/3I7g5W9fMSgpWu38zZMjet?si=eb528c7de12b4d7a&nd=1&dlsi=b0c85248dabc48ce), or leave a review on one of the other many podcasting sites that we’re on! Your support me...
DevRel Wins (Ep 87)
March 08, 2024 16:00 - 45 minutes - 105 MBSharing success stories can be helpful in finding what the next step is for your Developer Relations and Community team. That one project that just went perfectly; that moment that showed everyone things were moving forward. Today we’ll share the vision, strategy, approach, and bumps along the way and the end result…some stories of wins that will lead us forward. Checkouts Kevin Blanco * Davinci Resolve & Storytelling for DevRel (https://davinci.mov/) * Live every week Davinci Resolve & Story...
After Pulse: Mentoring
February 23, 2024 18:00 - 16 minutes - 16.1 MBWesley, PJ, and Jason wrap up their conversation about mentoring as well as being a mentee. Enjoy the podcast? Please take a few moments to leave us a review on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/community-pulse/id1218368182?mt=2) and follow us on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/3I7g5W9fMSgpWu38zZMjet?si=eb528c7de12b4d7a&nd=1&dlsi=b0c85248dabc48ce), or leave a review on one of the other many podcasting sites that we’re on! Your support means a lot to us and helps us continue t...
Mentoring: Leading the Future (Ep 86)
February 16, 2024 18:00 - 41 minutes - 95.2 MBPart of the road to being better at Developer Relations is applying what we’ve learned and passing that knowledge on to others. Whether you are a direct mentor or leading a team of folks new to DevRel, it’s important to take stock of what we are doing and how we can best serve the people we know with the knowledge we have. Checkouts Tessa Kriesel * DevRel Day in the Life (https://www.learndevrel.com/tag/day-in-the-life/) * Minicow Cross Breeds (https://www.homesteadherds.com/mini-crossbreeds...
2023 Year in Review (Ep 85)
December 22, 2023 22:00 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MBOur Community Pulse hosts take a look back at 2023 - the episodes, the patterns, and our observations. Checkouts PJ Hagerty * Go see live music and support your local musicians! * Baldur's Gate 3 (https://baldursgate3.game/) deserves to be Game of the Year Jason Hand * The Midnight Library (https://amzn.to/47bcIkU) * A Court of Thorns and Roses (https://amzn.to/41B0zEL) * Fourth Wing (https://amzn.to/3RSxvp3) Mary Thengvall * Kindle Unlimited subscription (https://amzn.to/3RCVaIG) - $11.99/mo...
After Pulse: 2023 Compensation & Culture Survey
November 30, 2023 12:00 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBMary, PJ, and Jason wrap up their conversation of the Common Room survey and what it might mean for the industry moving forward. Enjoy the podcast? Enjoy the podcast? Please take a few moments to leave us a review on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/community-pulse/id1218368182?mt=2) and follow us on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/3I7g5W9fMSgpWu38zZMjet?si=eb528c7de12b4d7a&nd=1&dlsi=b0c85248dabc48ce), or leave a review on one of the other many podcasting sites that we’re on...
2023 DevRel Compensation & Culture Survey (Ep 84)
November 22, 2023 16:00 - 46 minutes - 107 MBAs the industry continues to change, keeping a pulse on it becomes even more difficult. Luckily, the team over at Common Room partnered with a number of DevRel professionals (some of whom are on this call!) to create a survey focused on DevRel compensation as well as roles and responsibilities, business impact, success metrics, and personal wellbeing. In this episode, we’ll talk about the results of the survey and learn what we can do to push the industry forward. 2023 Common Room Survey Resu...
Thoughts from DevRelCon (Ep 83)
October 20, 2023 15:00 - 23 minutes - 55.3 MBJoin Wesley and PJ at DevRelCon. Both keynote speakers at this year's event, they had the chance to connect with some fantastic attendees. Here is a conversation straight from Wesley, PJ, and other attendees at DevRelCon. Artwork by Jack Finnigan (https://unsplash.com/@jackofallstreets) on Unsplash (https://unsplash.com/@jackofallstreets). Enjoy the podcast? Please take a few moments to leave us a review on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/community-pulse/id1218368182?mt=2) and fol...
After Pulse: DevRel Hot Takes
September 08, 2023 10:00 - 17 minutes - 41.4 MBAre you ready for even more hot takes, strong opinions, fun and a little bit of snark? Join Wesley, Jason, and PJ as they continue the discussion. You won't want to miss it! Enjoy the podcast? Please take a few moments to leave us a review on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/community-pulse/id1218368182?mt=2) and follow us on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/3I7g5W9fMSgpWu38zZMjet?si=eb528c7de12b4d7a&nd=1&dlsi=b0c85248dabc48ce), or leave a review on one of the other many podc...
DevRel Hot Takes (Ep 82)
September 07, 2023 07:00 - 51 minutes - 119 MBWe all know there is no end to the various perceptions around what it is we do and who we are. It’s something that makes defining Developer Relations difficult and makes it difficult to describe to others. So what are some of the touch points and touchier topics when it comes to DevRel? Checkouts SJ Morris * lpubelts.com (https://lpubelts.com/) Wesley Faulkner * I, Robot - Isaac Aslmov (https://www.amazon.com/I-Robot-Isaac-Asimov-audiobook/dp/B0002P0F2G/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=I%2C+Robot&qid=1694...
After Pulse: Defining Your Role Before Someone Else Does
August 18, 2023 14:00 - 17 minutes - 40.3 MBDon't miss our hosts as they delve back into their takeaways from their conversation with Angie and Evan about the importance of clarifying and concentrating on your role. Enjoy the podcast? Please take a few moments to leave us a review on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/community-pulse/id1218368182?mt=2) and follow us on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/3I7g5W9fMSgpWu38zZMjet?si=eb528c7de12b4d7a&nd=1&dlsi=b0c85248dabc48ce), or leave a review on one of the other many podcas...
Defining Your Role Before Someone Else Does (Ep 81)
August 10, 2023 13:00 - 39 minutes - 90.8 MBAs we learned in Episode 79, “How We Broke DevRel as an Industry (https://www.communitypulse.io/79-how-we-broke-devrel-as-an-industry)”, sometimes the people in charge may not know how to set you up for success. The tasks you’re expected to do can take you away from your core focus. In today’s episode, we’ll talk through how to define your role and defend your team against that very real possibility of being tasked with items that don’t belong within your purview. Checkouts Evan Hamilton * Fa...
After Pulse: Who are the Ops Behind the DevRel Curtain?
July 12, 2023 12:00 - 14 minutes - 13 MBTune in to PJ and Mary as they revisit their insightful discussion with Danielle and David on the subject of devops. Enjoy the podcast? Please take a few moments to leave us a review on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/community-pulse/id1218368182?mt=2) and follow us on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/3I7g5W9fMSgpWu38zZMjet?si=eb528c7de12b4d7a&nd=1&dlsi=b0c85248dabc48ce), or leave a review on one of the other many podcasting sites that we’re on! Your support means a lot to u...
Who are the Ops Behind the DevRel Curtain? (Ep 80)
June 23, 2023 15:00 - 47 minutes - 108 MBMany see DevRel practitioners as up front, in the spotlight, on stage, or at least with their name on lots of content. What if we told you there were people behind the scenes making community operations their priority? What does that look like, and who are the people making the lives of DevRel folks easier? That’s the topic of today’s Community Pulse episode. Show Notes Blogposts about Community Operations roles: What do Community Operations Managers do? (https://www.cmxhub.com/blog/community...
How We Broke DevRel as an Industry (Ep 79)
June 09, 2023 16:00 - 33 minutes - 76.4 MBOver the course of its history, DevRel has changed and evolved, both in the day-to-day responsibilities but also in the identify of what DevRel is. External influences as well as internal influences have changed the definitions, expectations, and roles within DevRel, for better and for worse. in this episode, we’ll talk about * what’s working * what’s not working * how we can move forward to a future where DevRel makes sense. Checkouts Ben Greenberg * Rationality: What It Is, Why It Seems S...
Change is Good? (Ep 78)
May 09, 2023 16:00 - 49 minutes - 114 MBThere have been many hot takes and subtweets about the positive and negative connotations of having a robust list of companies on one’s DevRel resume. Is it a sign of success or a signal that things are more fluid than outsiders might assume? Let’s touch down on a touchy topic - DevRel Job Hopping! Checkouts Aisha Blake * Thirsty Sword Lesbians roleplaying game (https://evilhat.com/product/thirsty-sword-lesbians/) Chloe Condon * Salute Your Skorts podcast (https://saluteyourskorts.com/) Mandy...
After Pulse: Suddenly Unemployed
March 31, 2023 17:00 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBListen in as PJ and Wesley process their conversation with Erin, PJ Metz, and Jared and the changes in the tech employment landscape over the last few months. Enjoy the podcast? Please take a few moments to leave us a review on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/community-pulse/id1218368182?mt=2) and follow us on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/3I7g5W9fMSgpWu38zZMjet?si=eb528c7de12b4d7a&nd=1&dlsi=b0c85248dabc48ce), or leave a review on one of the other many podcasting sites t...
Suddenly Unemployed (Ep 77)
March 20, 2023 11:00 - 47 minutes - 41.4 MBWe’ve seen a lot of strange habits when it comes to hiring DevRel folks over the past few years. But recently, a surprising phenomenon has occurred: a large-scale layoff or re-org leading to many folks in DevRel being suddenly unemployed. What are the knock-on effects we can expect from this? What are folks impacted by this doing as next steps? Checkouts Jarek Jarzebowski * Developer Ambassadors Motivation Survey 2023 (https://www.advocu.com/developer-ambassadors-motivation-survey-2023?trk=pu...
After Pulse: Let's Chat About AI
March 01, 2023 17:30 - 19 minutes - 18.4 MBWes and Jason talk through some of the nuance around using AI in devrel, including how it can benefit us and areas to be cautious in. Enjoy the podcast? Please take a few moments to leave us a review on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/community-pulse/id1218368182?mt=2) and follow us on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/3I7g5W9fMSgpWu38zZMjet?si=eb528c7de12b4d7a&nd=1&dlsi=b0c85248dabc48ce), or leave a review on one of the other many podcasting sites that we’re on! Your suppor...
Let's Chat About AI (Ep 76)
February 24, 2023 17:00 - 41 minutes - 38.7 MBAs the world of Artificial Intelligence continues to evolve,it's increasingly evident that AI tools are rapidly changing the way we work in Developer Relations & Community Building. Tools like ChatGPT and GitHub Copilot are transforming the landscape of our work by .. automating tedious and repetitive tasks ..providing valuable insights and analytics..and even helping to generate content on our behalf. However, the integration of AI into our industry also raises new questions. Can AI truly ...
So Long, 2022 (and Hello, 2023)!
December 14, 2022 16:00 - 35 minutes - 33 MBWe’re somehow already at the end of 2022, which means it’s time for another end-of-year wrap-up from your Community Pulse hosts! Thanks so much to all of you who have listened (and participated!) as we’ve explored topics from content to speaking, Developer Experience, DevRel strategy, and more. Join Mary, Jason, PJ, and Wesley as we talk about some of the trends we noticed during 2022 and what we think might happen in 2023. Relevant Links * Interesting discussion (https://twitter.com/bryanl/s...
So Long, 2022 (and Hello, 2023)! (Ep 74)
December 14, 2022 16:00 - 35 minutes - 33 MBWe’re somehow already at the end of 2022, which means it’s time for another end-of-year wrap-up from your Community Pulse hosts! Thanks so much to all of you who have listened (and participated!) as we’ve explored topics from content to speaking, Developer Experience, DevRel strategy, and more. Join Mary, Jason, PJ, and Wesley as we talk about some of the trends we noticed during 2022 and what we think might happen in 2023. Relevant Links * Interesting discussion (https://twitter.com/bryanl/s...
After Pulse: DevRel Beyond Developers
November 28, 2022 14:00 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBJason, Mary, PJ and Wesley further the discussion on devrel communities and how we can serve our changing scope of user. Enjoy the podcast? Please take a few moments to leave us a review on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/community-pulse/id1218368182?mt=2) and follow us on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/3I7g5W9fMSgpWu38zZMjet?si=eb528c7de12b4d7a&nd=1&dlsi=b0c85248dabc48ce), or leave a review on one of the other many podcasting sites that we’re on! Your support means a lot ...
DevRel Beyond Developers
November 16, 2022 14:00 - 46 minutes - 43.3 MBThe word “developer” has always been evolving, from assembly to systems, operations, and beyond. The term “Developer Relations” has traditionally meant we’re engaging with people who consider themselves full-time professional developers. However, over the past few years, the term “developer” has expanded to encompass more than this professional developer persona. These days, some DevRel teams advocate for, evangelize to, and create communities for SREs, Enterprise Architects, students, or dec...
DevRel Beyond Developers (Ep 73)
November 16, 2022 14:00 - 46 minutes - 43.3 MBThe word “developer” has always been evolving, from assembly to systems, operations, and beyond. The term “Developer Relations” has traditionally meant we’re engaging with people who consider themselves full-time professional developers. However, over the past few years, the term “developer” has expanded to encompass more than this professional developer persona. These days, some DevRel teams advocate for, evangelize to, and create communities for SREs, Enterprise Architects, students, or dec...
After Pulse: Developer Experience
November 02, 2022 14:00 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MBMary, Wesley, and PJ spend time considering their conversation with Amara and Kurt and the implications for a great developer experience. Enjoy the podcast? Please take a few moments to leave us a review on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/community-pulse/id1218368182?mt=2) and follow us on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/3I7g5W9fMSgpWu38zZMjet?si=eb528c7de12b4d7a&nd=1&dlsi=b0c85248dabc48ce), or leave a review on one of the other many podcasting sites that we’re on! Your sup...
Where do you get started with Developer Experience? (Ep 72)
October 26, 2022 15:00 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBDeveloper Experience (DX) has been a buzzword for the past few years and it’s only growing in popularity. But what is it exactly, and how is it different from Developer Relations or Developer Advocacy? Also, when we say “Developer Experience” is everyone actually referring to the same topic? Or are there multiple approaches? Checkouts Amara Graham * Highlights/admonitions come to GitHub (https://github.com/community/community/discussions/16925) * Holo Taco nail polish (https://www.holotaco.c...
After Pulse: DevRel Survey 2022
October 07, 2022 16:00 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBOur hosts continue to reflect on the results of this year's DevRel survey and provide further insights into the data and the industry. Enjoy the podcast? Please take a few moments to leave us a review on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/community-pulse/id1218368182?mt=2) and follow us on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/3I7g5W9fMSgpWu38zZMjet?si=eb528c7de12b4d7a&nd=1&dlsi=b0c85248dabc48ce), or leave a review on one of the other many podcasting sites that we’re on! Your suppor...
DevRel Survey 2022 (Ep 71)
September 30, 2022 16:00 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBBy the varied nature of everything that falls under the umbrella of Developer Relations, it can be difficult to get down to the trends and movements of everything we do. Add to that the bespoke nature of many DevRel programs, and we really need to work to discover what’s happening in the world we live and work in. Fortunately, a survey was done, and in this episode we will discover some of the results and find out a bit of the why we do what we do when we say we do DevRel. Checkouts Caroline ...
After Pulse: Rediscovering In-Person Conferences
August 24, 2022 19:00 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBOur hosts reflect on their conversation in Episode 70 with Kerri and Jeff and cover key takeaways on in-person conferences and their role in DevRel. Enjoy the podcast? Please take a few moments to leave us a review on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/community-pulse/id1218368182?mt=2) and follow us on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/3I7g5W9fMSgpWu38zZMjet?si=eb528c7de12b4d7a&nd=1&dlsi=b0c85248dabc48ce), or leave a review on one of the other many podcasting sites that we’re ...
Rediscovering In-Person Conferences (Ep 70)
August 10, 2022 19:00 - 41 minutes - 38.7 MBBefore the pandemic, we, as DevRel practitioners, focused most of our speaking efforts on in-person events. Now we have the option of speaking at in-person, virtual, and hybrid conferences. With this experience now in our rearview, let’s look ahead to rediscovering what the advantages are and what we get out of in-person events knowing what the other side looks like. Checkouts Kerri Miller * Managing so Everyone Can Contribute (https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/mecc/) * Tiny Tools conf (https...
So Long, SJ, and Thanks for All the Quips (Ep 69)
June 10, 2022 16:00 - 44 minutes - 102 MBIn this episode, we say goodbye to our dear friend SJ Morris as co-host of the Community Pulse. Like many of us, sometimes the business of life and work makes it difficult to make time for the things we enjoy or even just time to take care of ourselves. We wanted to take the opportunity to say goodbye to SJ and also to talk about what folks can do to honestly and boldly confront their own burnout in DevRel. Checkouts Jason Hand * Discogs (https://www.discogs.com) - to inventory SJ’s vinyl rec...
After Pulse: Moving from Execution to Strategy
May 04, 2022 13:00 - 17 minutes - 39.8 MBOur hosts reflect on their conversation in Episode 68 with Mo and Ashley and cover key takeaways on when to make moves in leadership positions in DevRel. Enjoy the podcast? Please take a few moments to leave us a review on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/community-pulse/id1218368182?mt=2) and follow us on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/3I7g5W9fMSgpWu38zZMjet?si=eb528c7de12b4d7a&nd=1&dlsi=b0c85248dabc48ce), or leave a review on one of the other many podcasting sites that we...
Moving from Execution to Strategy (Ep 68)
April 19, 2022 16:00 - 43 minutes - 40.5 MBIn the beginning, folks in DevRel had few paths outside of being an Individual Contributor. As our field has evolved, more opportunities have arisen for more strategic roles. DevRel leadership is one of the most sought after roles for many organizations in recent months. What should we look for when considering making the move to strategist versus the out front IC? What can we learn from those who have made that journey? Checkouts Mo McElaney * Heavy in planning mode for my garden this summer...
After Pulse: Grab the Mic!
March 24, 2022 20:00 - 16 minutes - 38.5 MBJason and PJ recap what they learned from our guests about public speaking - from conception and development all the way to delivery. Enjoy the podcast? Please take a few moments to leave us a review on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/community-pulse/id1218368182?mt=2) and follow us on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/3I7g5W9fMSgpWu38zZMjet?si=eb528c7de12b4d7a&nd=1&dlsi=b0c85248dabc48ce), or leave a review on one of the other many podcasting sites that we’re on! Your support...
Grab the Mic! Tips to get started in DevRel speaking
March 17, 2022 14:45 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MBA big part of traditional DevRel has always been speaking in front of an audience. Whether at a virtual meetup or live at a large conference, it can be complicated to navigate coming up with an idea, building a talk, getting it accepted somewhere, and actually delivering the thing. We wanted to take a look at some of the tips, tricks, and things you need to know to be successful in finding your way to becoming a great DevRel speaker! Checkouts Kat Cosgrove * NONS SL660 (https://www.kickstarte...
After Pulse: Your Content, Their Brand
March 03, 2022 13:00 - 19 minutes - 45.2 MBPJ, Jason, Wesley, and SJ sit down to discuss what they learned from our guests on content creation and ownership, as well as setting expectations for this with the brands we work with. Enjoy the podcast? Please take a few moments to leave us a review on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/community-pulse/id1218368182?mt=2) and follow us on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/3I7g5W9fMSgpWu38zZMjet?si=eb528c7de12b4d7a&nd=1&dlsi=b0c85248dabc48ce), or leave a review on one of the oth...
Your Content, Their Brand (Ep 66)
February 24, 2022 19:00 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBWhen we create content, the ideas and concepts typically come from ourselves or our community members. But when we work for a larger organization, things get complicated. Some of us create content as a part of our day-to-day role; some of us create content outside of work hours. Now that we as DevRel professionals produce even more online content to connect with our community, there’s some ambiguity about the ownership of this content. To take a look at some of these questions, we’ve invited ...
DevRelCon Advice (Ep 75)
January 26, 2022 17:00 - 8 minutes - 20.5 MBEnjoy the podcast? Please take a few moments to leave us a review on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/community-pulse/id1218368182?mt=2) and follow us on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/3I7g5W9fMSgpWu38zZMjet?si=eb528c7de12b4d7a&nd=1&dlsi=b0c85248dabc48ce), or leave a review on one of the other many podcasting sites that we’re on! Your support means a lot to us and helps us continue to produce episodes every month. Like all things Community, this too takes a village.
DevRelCon Advice (Ep 75)
January 26, 2022 17:00 - 8 minutes - 20.5 MBEnjoy the podcast? Please take a few moments to leave us a review on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/community-pulse/id1218368182?mt=2) and follow us on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/3I7g5WfMSgpWu38zZMjet?si=565TMb81SaWwrJYbAIeOxQ), or leave a review on one of the other many podcasting sites that we’re on! Your support means a lot to us and helps us continue to produce episodes every month. Like all things Community, this too takes a village.
DevRel: What's Your Story? - Community Pulse Live! (Ep 65)
January 21, 2022 13:00 - 48 minutes - 44.2 MBThe journey to DevRel is a winding one. We all have our own stories about how we wound up where we are — from intentional plans to happy accidents, as hosts of this podcast we’ve heard them all. One thing’s for sure, y’all’s stories are interesting, so we wanted to get together and talk about our journeys — what we have in common, funny anecdotes along the way, and what we can do to uplift the next generation of folks wanting to get started on this wild ride. Related Episodes/Resources * YouT...
End of Year Wrap-up - 2021 (Ep 64)
December 13, 2021 23:15 - 41 minutes - 35.6 MB2021 has been a year of ups and downs in the world of DevRel and Community work. From the shifting quicksand of events returning in person, then virtual once again, to the massive opening of job reqs for positions under the DevRel umbrella, it’s been a wild ride. We’ve also tried new things, both on the podcast and personally, and in this episode we will cover our perspectives on the year that was 2021. Links: * Sonder (https://seths.blog/2017/10/the-sonder-breakthrough/) * Top Episodes: *...
DevRel Resources (Ep 63)
November 19, 2021 00:00 - 37 minutes - 34.8 MBIf there’s one thing that’s true across developer relations professionals, it’s that we live to educate and support. That extends to our fellow devrels - and in recent years, a flurry of developer relations related supporting materials have surfaced; from blogs to books, tweets to (ahem) podcasts, and more. What’s the best way to dig through them all to get the support and guidance you need? Today’s guests will cover that from several angles - from someone new to the devrel world, to someone ...
Community Pulse - Episode 62 - DevRel Salary Survey Results
October 15, 2021 21:49 - 39 minutes - 40.3 MBFiguring out what the standard pay is for a DevRel professional can be difficult, especially when considering expectations, experience, and different niche industries within tech. What’s the average, what makes sense for the role, what’s fair - these are all questions that come to mind when considering compensation for what we do. Luckily, today’s guests have gathered some information and crunched the numbers to help you make a more informed approach to what a fair salary is for your role...
DevRel Salary Survey Results (Ep 62)
October 15, 2021 21:00 - 39 minutes - 40.7 MBFiguring out what the standard pay is for a DevRel professional can be difficult, especially when considering expectations, experience, and different niche industries within tech. What’s the average, what makes sense for the role, what’s fair - these are all questions that come to mind when considering compensation for what we do. Luckily, today’s guests have gathered some information and crunched the numbers to help you make a more informed approach to what a fair salary is for your role. De...
Community Pulse - Episode 61 - Virtual Events and ROI - Are we getting our Money's Worth?
September 03, 2021 18:09 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MBOver the last year, we’ve talked about virtual events quite a bit - from how to get started to bringing things together in a short period of time. That said, being a sponsor at these virtual events has been somewhat of a challenge. With no real “booth” or physical location for interaction, where can value be found in these events and how do we show the benefits to our sponsoring organizations. To discuss this, we brought together a few folks who have experienced virtual events from different...
Virtual Events and ROI - Are we getting our money's worth? (Ep 61)
September 03, 2021 18:00 - 38 minutes - 37.2 MBOver the last year, we’ve talked about virtual events quite a bit - from how to get started to bringing things together in a short period of time. That said, being a sponsor at these virtual events has been somewhat of a challenge. With no real “booth” or physical location for interaction, where can value be found in these events and how do we show the benefits to our sponsoring organizations. To discuss this, we brought together a few folks who have experienced virtual events from different...
After Pulse: Everything in Moderation
June 25, 2021 17:00 - 17 minutes - 33.2 MBJason, PJ, Wesley, and SJ sit down to discuss what they learned from our guest on moderation and some of the pitfalls they've experienced in being a part of moderated communities. Enjoy the podcast? Please take a few moments to leave us a review on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/community-pulse/id1218368182?mt=2) and follow us on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/3I7g5W9fMSgpWu38zZMjet?si=eb528c7de12b4d7a&nd=1&dlsi=b0c85248dabc48ce), or leave a review on one of the other m...