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In this candid episode, Tessa Kriesel chats with Clark Sell, founder of That Conference, Unspecified, and From Code to Clarity. The conversation explores the emotional highs and lows of building a community-focused event, lessons learned from navigating a rapidly changing tech landscape, and the challenges of balancing innovation with sustainability.
Clark opens up about the evolution of That Conference and the difficult decision to pause its operations. He shares his passion for fostering human connection among developers, his vision for smaller curated gatherings, and his ongoing journey to harness his unique ability to bring people together meaningfully. Tessa and Clark discuss the impact of AI on developers' roles, the importance of creative problem-solving, and the value of investing in personal and ...