Matt Biilmann, CEO and co-founder of Netlify, for an in-depth discussion about the company's incredible growth journey—from a bootstrapped two-person startup to a global platform serving over 5 million developers and powering sites for major companies like Unilever and Asana. Matt reflects on the key lessons he’s learned while scaling Netlify, including raising $212 million in venture capital and growing the team to 200 employees. He shares valuable insights on balancing day-to-day operations with long-term vision, navigating the challenges of hiring experienced leaders, and fostering a culture of clarity and focus. Matt also highlights the importance of reducing friction for web development teams and ensuring fast time-to-market for web projects.
Chapters
00:00 - Introduction
01:00 - The Origins of Netlify
02:30 - Netlify’s Growth Journey
04:00 - Impact of Netlify on the Web Ecosystem
05:30 - Building the Right Team
07:45 - From Developer to CEO: Evolving as a Leader
10:00 - The Balance Between Vision and Operations
12:00 - Delegating vs. Staying Hands-On
15:30 - Hiring Experienced Leaders
18:00 - Building Diverse Teams
20:00 - Intuition in Leadership
22:30 - Simplifying Goals and Objectives
25:00 - The Shift in Tech Leadership
28:00 - Changing Expectations for Engineers
30:00 - Advice for Startup Founders
32:00 - Where to Find Matt Online
33:00 - Conclusion
Follow Matt Biilmann on Social Media
Twitter: https://x.com/biilmann
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mathias-biilmann-christensen-a5a3805/
Github: https://github.com/biilmann
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