Our Story

About DevRelBridge

We bridge the gap between great developer products and the communities that love them. Founded by a DevRel veteran with over a decade of experience building award-winning programs.

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10+ Years
DevRel Experience
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Global Speaker
50+ Conferences
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Hundreds of Thousands
Developers Reached
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Award-Winning
Programs Built

Our Mission

At DevRelBridge, we believe that great developer products deserve great developer communities. Our mission is to help companies build meaningful relationships with developers that drive both product adoption and business growth.

We've seen too many amazing developer tools struggle because they lack the community and advocacy needed to reach their full potential. That's where we come in – providing the expertise and strategy to turn developers into passionate advocates.

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What Sets Us Apart

  • Proven track record at industry-leading companies
  • Data-driven approach to measuring DevRel ROI
  • Fractional model that scales with your needs
  • Focus on sustainable, long-term community growth

Meet Marcos Placona

The founder and driving force behind DevRelBridge's success

Marcos Placona, Founder of DevRelBridge

Marcos Placona

Founder & DevRel Expert

📍 Based in London, UK

🎤 International Speaker (50+ conferences)

📚 Technical Author & Content Creator

🏆 Award-Winning DevRel Leader

🚀 Founder of DevRelBridge, JustDeploy & MicroWidgets

💼 Advisor at KrunchData

The Journey

Marcos Placona has spent over a decade at the forefront of developer relations, building communities and programs that have reached hundreds of thousands of developers worldwide. His journey spans from early developer advocacy work to leading DevRel teams at industry giants, where he mastered the art of translating complex technical concepts into accessible, actionable content.

As Head of Developer Relations for EMEA, APAC, and LATAM at Twilio, Marcos created and led international developer relations programs that helped establish Twilio as the go-to platform for communication APIs. Later, as Global Director of Developer Relations at Circle, he led worldwide DevRel strategy during the Web3 boom, building trust and adoption in an emerging ecosystem. As a global speaker, he's presented at over 50 conferences worldwide, sharing insights on DevRel strategy and community building.

Expertise & Recognition

Speaking & Thought Leadership

Regular speaker at major tech conferences worldwide, sharing insights on DevRel strategy and community building.

Technical Writing

Author of numerous technical articles and guides that have helped thousands of developers.

Community Building

Built and scaled developer communities from hundreds to hundreds of thousands of members.

Strategic Consulting

Advised startups and enterprises on DevRel strategy, helping them achieve measurable business outcomes.

The DevRelBridge Story

A decade of building developer communities and driving adoption

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Developer Advocacy Foundations

Early Career

Various Tech Companies

Built expertise in developer relations, technical writing, and community building while working with major technology platforms and developer tools.

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Head of Developer Relations - EMEA, APAC & LATAM

Twilio Era

Twilio

Created and led international developer relations programs across Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America, establishing Twilio as the go-to platform for communication APIs and building award-winning programs that reached hundreds of thousands of developers globally.

3

Global Director of Developer Relations

Circle Era

Circle

Led global developer relations strategy and execution, scaling Circle's developer ecosystem during the Web3 boom and establishing them as a leader in digital currency infrastructure while building trust and adoption in an emerging ecosystem.

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Founder of DevRelBridge

2023-Present

DevRelBridge

Helping companies build and scale their developer relations programs with proven strategies and fractional expertise, serving as advisor to KrunchData and building innovative developer tools.

Our Areas of Expertise

Comprehensive DevRel services that cover every aspect of building and scaling developer communities

Developer Community Building

Creating vibrant, engaged communities that drive product adoption and provide valuable feedback.

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Content Strategy & Creation

Developing technical content that educates, inspires, and converts developers into advocates.

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API Documentation & DX

Crafting developer experiences that reduce time-to-first-hello and increase adoption rates.

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Event Strategy & Speaking

Building thought leadership through strategic conference speaking and event planning.

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DevRel Metrics & ROI

Implementing measurement frameworks that prove DevRel impact on business outcomes.

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Go-to-Market Strategy

Launching developer-focused products with comprehensive GTM strategies that drive adoption.

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Ready to Build Your Developer Community?

Let's discuss how DevRelBridge can help you create a thriving developer ecosystem that drives real business results.