The CEO of Resend Zeno Rocha explores the key principles for building successful developer-first startups, emphasizing why developers have become crucial decision-makers in software purchasing. He shares lessons from building Resend, an email API company, covering essential strategies like focusing on a single core feature, prioritizing developer happiness through thoughtful UX details, leveraging open source, and maintaining constant momentum through regular launches. Drawing from personal experiences, the presentation demonstrates how obsessive attention to developer experience and design quality can differentiate products in a competitive market.

How to build a Developer-First Startup