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Title & Affiliation
CEO at Built for Devs
Bio
Tessa Kriesel is the CEO of Built for Devs, where she fast-tracks developer tools from idea to essential. With over a decade in DevRel leadership at companies like Snap Inc. and Twitter, Tessa coaches early-stage startups and enterprises to build developer programs that drive adoption, innovation, and revenue. Her unique approach combines deep technical knowledge with strategic marketing, helping dev tools become indispensable parts of developers' workflows. A former engineering manager and self-taught open-source developer, Tessa bridges the gap between technical innovation and business success in the dev tools ecosystem.
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As a DevRel leader and go-to-market strategist for developer tools, I offer insights on fast-tracking products from idea to developer essential. My talks draw from extensive experience at companies like Snap Inc. and Twitter, where I've built and grown developer communities of over 1.5 million users.
Please fill out the form below if you'd like to request my participation in your conference, podcast, or event. I appreciate your interest. I look forward to the opportunity to contribute to your event's success.
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