I am joined by Matt Thompson, Director of Developer Relations at Google Cloud. We talk about: - His journey in tech and developer relations (DevRel) - Lessons from his career - Future of Developer Relations (DevRel) Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction to Developer Relations and Matt Thompson 02:29 - Inspiration Behind a DevRel Career 03:36]- The Rewarding Aspect of DevRel: Enabling Innovation Elsewhere 05:43 - Key Factors for Building a Strong Developer Community 07:49 - Balancing Developer Advocacy with Company Objectives 11:51 - The Next Big Trend in Developer Relations 17:00 - Learning Styles and Personalized Content 19:53 - Advice for Aspiring DevRel Professionals and Leaders 25:31 - Conclusion Resources: Google Developer Program - The DevOps Guide - If you are reading this, please leave a comment and like for the algorithm gods :)