Unlock the secrets of HubSpot DevRel’s explosive growth and AI enablement!Join us to learn how HubSpot’s Developer Community thrives through trust, mentorship, and cutting-edge tools.In this episode of Developers After Dark, Nick, AJ, and Dennis sit down with Steve Liam, Director of DevRel at HubSpot, to explore: how their team evolved from a handful of advocates to 30+ experts; the launch of HubSpot’s CRM Deep Research connector and other AI integrations; the flexible Hybrid Work Culture that powers productivity; and the free resources on HubSpot Academy every developer should use. Steve also shares leadership lessons on mentorship, building the Developer Ecosystem, and even his dream of becoming a blacksmith!Chapters:00:00 – Intro & Celebrating HubSpot Academy01:02 – Meet Steve Liam, DevRel Director06:06 – Transitioning to DevRel Leadership11:17 – Embracing Hybrid Work Culture15:45 – HubSpot DevRel Team Growth22:13 – AI Integration & CRM Connector30:05 – The Future of Developer Relations35:17 – Personal Insights & HobbiesHashtags:#HubSpotDevRel #DeveloperCommunity #AIEnablement #HybridWork #HubSpotAcademyResources Mentioned:• HubSpot Academy – https://academy.hubspot.com• Developer Changelog – https://developers.hubspot.com/changelog• HubSpot Developers YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/HubSpotDevelopersWe aim to incorporate the human element and drive a conversation that is fun, informational, and thought-provoking. You can watch Developers After Dark on the HubSpot developer’s channel or wherever you get your podcasts.Check out the Developers:after Dark website at devsafterdarkpod.comWant to be a guest?Fill out the form 👉 https://share.hsforms.com/2J5me9_v3Rlix21-1LoZWkAbpd9r📢 Important InformationThis is not a support forum. For all support-related questions, please visit the HubSpot Community. 👉 https://bit.ly/49Lto5NDiscover everything HubSpot has to offer: https://bit.ly/3P5A59bFollow us for the latest updates and insights: https://bit.ly/4iJLXve📖 Learn More & Stay ConnectedGet started with HubSpot Development 👉 https://bit.ly/3DhfEmULearn more with the HubSpot Academy 👉https://bit.ly/3P06AFRSubscribe to our newsletter for tips and news 👉 https://bit.ly/41Fm6hCStay up to date with changes that affect you by subscribing to the changelog 👉 https://bit.ly/49J95FPKnow when an Developer Event is happening 👉 https://bit.ly/3VOLT3h🤝 Engage With UsHave feedback? There's a link for that! 👉 https://bit.ly/400bUziLike this video? Give it a thumbs up and subscribe for more content on HubSpot development, integrations, and customization.Have a topic you'd like us to cover? Drop your suggestions in the comments below!HubSpot development, HubSpot CMS, HubSpot API, HubSpot integration, HubSpot CRM, HubSpot tutorials, HubSpot themes, HubSpot modules, HubSpot workflows, app development, web development, CRM customization, marketing automation, HubSpot training

Dive deep into the fascinating evolution of the HubSpot Marketplace with Chris Conant, a HubSpot alumnus and Principal Tech Architect at Jasper.ai who played a key role in its growth. Chris shares insider insights about developing custom modules, the critical role of developer advocacy, and his current venture integrating AI marketing at Jasper AI.From the early days of defining marketplace guidelines to advocating for scalable solutions, learn how Chris navigated the challenges and successes of building developer-centric communities. Perfect for HubSpot developers looking to enhance their toolkit or marketers intrigued by the intersection of AI and development.🔖 Chapters:0:00 – Intro & Welcome3:32 – Chris’s Journey: From HubSpot to Jasper AI8:59 – Building HubSpot's Template Marketplace17:41 – Balancing Requirements & Creativity24:04 – Lessons Learned & Current Insights34:13 – Chris's Tech Origins & Philosophy42:01 – Knife Sharpening and Other Hobbies51:55 – Work-Life Balance and Personal Growth62:41 – Best Advice for Developers & Advocates🔗 Resources Mentioned:HubSpot Developer Changelog: https://developers.hubspot.com/changelogSpring Spotlight Developer Tools: https://developers.hubspot.com/ss25-dev-toolsJasper AI: https://jasper.ai/We aim to incorporate the human element and drive a conversation that is fun, informational, and thought-provoking. You can watch Developers After Dark on the HubSpot developer’s channel or wherever you get your podcasts.Check out the Developers:after Dark website at devsafterdarkpod.comWant to be a guest?Fill out the form 👉 https://share.hsforms.com/2J5me9_v3Rlix21-1LoZWkAbpd9r📢 Important InformationThis is not a support forum. For all support-related questions, please visit the HubSpot Community. 👉 https://bit.ly/49Lto5NDiscover everything HubSpot has to offer: https://bit.ly/3P5A59bFollow us for the latest updates and insights: https://bit.ly/4iJLXve📖 Learn More & Stay ConnectedGet started with HubSpot Development 👉 https://bit.ly/3DhfEmULearn more with the HubSpot Academy 👉https://bit.ly/3P06AFRSubscribe to our newsletter for tips and news 👉 https://bit.ly/41Fm6hCStay up to date with changes that affect you by subscribing to the changelog 👉 https://bit.ly/49J95FPKnow when an Developer Event is happening 👉 https://bit.ly/3VOLT3h🤝 Engage With UsHave feedback? There's a link for that! 👉 https://bit.ly/400bUziLike this video? Give it a thumbs up and subscribe for more content on HubSpot development, integrations, and customization.Have a topic you'd like us to cover? Drop your suggestions in the comments below!#HubSpotDevelopers #AIMarketing #DeveloperCommunity #DeveloperAdvocacy #MarketplaceMastermind#hubspotdevelopment , #hubspotcms , #HubSpot API, HubSpot integration, HubSpot CRM, HubSpot tutorials, HubSpot themes, HubSpot modules, HubSpot workflows, app development, web development, CRM customization, marketing automation, HubSpot training

Is your cutting-edge AI also your biggest vulnerability? Dive deep into the world of AI Security as we uncover how seemingly harmless data can become an attacker's instructions. We're joined by Vikram, co-founder and CTO of Prompt Armor, to explore the new frontier of AI Risk Management and why traditional security measures might not be enough.In this eye-opening episode, Vikram demystifies the real threats lurking in Large Language Models (LLMs), from the nuances ofPrompt Injection to the dangers of malicious data in your systems. Discover the critical differences between conventional cybersecurity and the unique challenges posed by AI, including how text itself can become malware. Vikram also sheds light on common misconceptions about AI security, the role of emerging standards like the OWASP Top 10 for LLM, and what skills aspiring AI security professionals need to cultivate. Learn practical steps companies can take when deploying AI internally and gain insights into the evolving global landscape of AI adoption and security.Chapters:(00:00:00) Intro & Welcome Vikram from Prompt Armor(00:01:54) What is Prompt Armor?(00:03:30) The Genesis of Prompt Armor: Seeing the AI Security Gap Early(00:06:30) AI Security: Cutting Through the Hype and Fear(00:08:09) Learning AI Security: Prompt Armor's Free Course(00:11:50) Traditional vs. AI Security: Why "Data as Instruction" Changes Everything(00:13:50) The Threat of Indirect Prompt Injection & MXGp Servers(00:20:15) Misconceptions Organizations Have About AI Security(00:22:30) Government Regulation vs. Industry Innovation in AI Security(00:24:50) The Evolving AI Security Landscape: What's Next?(00:26:15) Top 3 Steps for Companies Deploying AI Internally(00:31:00) Skills for Aspiring AI Security Professionals(00:34:00) Is it Really AI? Distinguishing Hype from Genuine AI Systems(00:46:40) Common Myths About Working in AI Security(00:49:00) AI, Voice, and Video: The Next Security Challenges?(01:00:45) Vikram's Favorite Part of Working in AI Security & Plugs#AISecurity #Cybersecurity #LLMSecurity #TechPodcast #PromptInjectionResources Mentioned:Prompt Armor: https://promptarmor.comPrompt Armor's Free AI Security Course (via Third Party Risk Association): https://www.linkedin.com/posts/tpra_promptarmor-activity-7333114864887865346-GWNUOWASP Top 10 for LLM Applications:https://owasp.org/www-project-top-10-for-large-language-model-applications/We aim to incorporate the human element and drive a conversation that is fun, informational, and thought-provoking. You can watch Developers After Dark on the HubSpot developer’s channel or wherever you get your podcasts.Check out the Developers:after Dark website atdevsafterdarkpod.comWant to be a guest?Fill out the form 👉https://share.hsforms.com/2J5me9_v3Rlix21-1LoZWkAbpd9r

Ever felt impostor syndrome creeping in while you code?HubSpot's  Developers After Dark shines a late‑night spotlight on Developer Advocate Ashley Webster as she drops beats and wisdom on crushing self‑doubt, scaling DevRel careers, and keeping the changelog handy.00:00  Intro & bill‑paying banter01:30  Why the HubSpot Changelog is your GPS04:30  Meet Ashley & the Developer Release Comms Group06:00  Jumping from Ops to Code to DevRel08:00  Warner Music tales & viral Fleetwood Mac moment17:00  Impostor Syndrome talk that packed RenderATL24:00  LA meetups, post‑Con, and community building38:00  DJ decks, vinyl hunts, photography breaks56:00  Best career advice & sign‑offLinks & Resources• Changelog: https://developers.hubspot.com/changelog• Ashley’s photos: https://abwnow.com• Developers After Dark site & live shows: https://devsafterdarkpod.com#HubSpotDevelopers #DeveloperJourney #ImpostorSyndrome #DevRel #DevelopersAfterDarkWe aim to incorporate the human element and drive a conversation that is fun, informational, and thought‑provoking. You can watch Developers After Dark on the HubSpot developer’s channel or wherever you get your podcasts.Check out the Developers:after Dark website at devsafterdarkpod.comWant to be a guest?Fill out the form 👉 https://share.hsforms.com/2J5me9_v3Rlix21-1LoZWkAbpd9r📢 Important InformationThis is not a support forum. For all support-related questions, please visit the HubSpot Community. 👉 https://bit.ly/49Lto5NDiscover everything HubSpot has to offer: https://bit.ly/3P5A59bFollow us for the latest updates and insights: https://bit.ly/4iJLXve📖 Learn More & Stay ConnectedGet started with HubSpot Development 👉 https://bit.ly/3DhfEmULearn more with the HubSpot Academy 👉https://bit.ly/3P06AFRSubscribe to our newsletter for tips and news 👉 https://bit.ly/41Fm6hCStay up to date with changes that affect you by subscribing to the changelog 👉 https://bit.ly/49J95FPKnow when an Developer Event is happening 👉 https://bit.ly/3VOLT3h🤝 Engage With UsHave feedback? There's a link for that! 👉 https://bit.ly/400bUziLike this video? Give it a thumbs up and subscribe for more content on HubSpot development, integrations, and customization.Have a topic you'd like us to cover? Drop your suggestions in the comments below!HubSpot development, HubSpot CMS, HubSpot API, HubSpot integration, HubSpot CRM, HubSpot tutorials, HubSpot themes, HubSpot modules, HubSpot workflows, app development, web development, CRM customization, marketing automation, HubSpot training

Curious how a hobby-horse rider became a go-to HubSpot Developers expert? In this episode, Melinda Green shares her unique journey through the developer community, from coding websites in HyperCard to mastering agency workflows and Spring Spotlight Dev Tools.Join Nick, AJ, and Dennis as they dive into:Melinda’s background in classical opera and early programming experimentsHer evolution into a Senior Developer at a leading agency in the HubSpot Developers ecosystemStrategies for juggling multiple platforms, mentorship tips, and self-reliance (six questions per day rule!)Insights on navigating rapid change via developers.hubspot.com/changelog and spring dev toolsPlus, discover how to apply the six-questions rule to boost your coding independenceChapters:00:00 Intro & Shoutouts01:07 AI Agent Marketplace Preview02:05 Spring Spotlight Dev Tools Overview05:17 Guest Intro: Melinda Green07:40 Inbound Conference Reflections10:52 Developer Origin Story13:27 Agency vs. Platform Work16:39 Opera, Horses & Hobbies20:43 Mentorship & Learning Tips24:00 Community & Advice Wrap#HubSpotDevelopers #DeveloperCommunity #AgencyLife #TechJourneyLinks:– Spring Spotlight Dev Tools: developers.hubspot.com/25-dev-tools– Dev Changelog: developers.hubspot.com/changelogWe aim to incorporate the human element and drive a conversation that is fun, informational, and thought-provoking. You can watch Developers After Dark on the HubSpot developer’s channel or wherever you get your podcasts.Check out the Developers:after Dark website at devsafterdarkpod.comWant to be a guest?Fill out the form 👉 https://share.hsforms.com/2J5me9_v3Rlix21-1LoZWkAbpd9r

Skip the small talk—HubSpot Developer Tools just leveled up! In Episode 19 of Developers After Dark, Nick, AJ & Dennis quiz Ricky Diep, HubSpot’s Principal Product Marketer for Developers, on the brand-new Spring Spotlight 2025 release. From the re-imagined HubSpot Developer Tools suite and shiny UI Extensions to pushing App Cards to the Marketplace, Ricky shows how builders can hit value at warp speed. He also drops career gems on developer marketing, mentorship, and avoiding burnout (pro tip: wear sandals!).00:00 Midwestern chatbot joke & intros06:04 Meet Ricky Diep07:07 Spring Spotlight dev-tool rundown12:31 App Cards in the Marketplace16:14 Ricky’s Microsoft-to-HubSpot journey32:24 Conferences & AI trends43:00 How to market to developers50:12 Mentorship, burnout signs & vacations1:04:16 Wrap-up & sandals pledge🔗 Resources• Spring Spotlight toolkit → https://developers.hubspot.com/ss25-dev-tools• Episode archive → devsafterdarkpod.com#HubSpotDev #SpringSpotlight #DeveloperTools #UIExtensions #DevelopersAfterDarkWe aim to incorporate the human element and drive a conversation that is fun, informational, and thought-provoking. You can watch Developers After Dark on the HubSpot developer’s channel or wherever you get your podcasts.Want to be a guest?Fill out the form 👉 https://share.hsforms.com/2J5me9_v3Rlix21-1LoZWkAbpd9r

Developers After Dark Ep. 18: Navigating the HubSpot Ecosystem with Caitlin SiegristJoin us for Episode 18 of 'Developers After Dark' where we welcome Caitlin Siegrist, a pivotal figure in HubSpot's Developer Relations team. In this episode, we dive into Caitlin’s unique journey from brand marketing to becoming a key player in developer product success at HubSpot. Caitlin shares valuable insights on navigating the HubSpot ecosystem, the importance of community, and how both product partners and developers can better integrate and innovate. We also touch on the use of AI in development, best practices for app partners, and the art of balancing work and personal life. Whether you're a developer, a product partner, or just interested in tech and project management, this episode has something for you!00:00 Welcome to Developers After Dark00:51 Postman Developer's Choice Awards Reminder01:31 Spring Spotlight and Developer Tools03:47 HubSpot Developer Resources05:18 Introducing Caitlin Siegrist08:56 Caitlin's Journey to HubSpot12:23 Challenges and Learning Curves14:25 Balancing Feedback and Expectations25:34 The Role of AI in Developer Relations31:12 Navigating Ecosystem and Competition32:04 Embracing Competition for Innovation32:21 Encouraging Partners to Innovate33:39 Advice for Aspiring App Partners34:54 Maintaining and Enhancing Integrations36:58 Building a Developer Community38:23 Balancing Work and Personal Life39:43 The Importance of Kindness and Empathy41:19 Disconnecting from Work43:54 The Art of Napping and Relaxation45:37 Hobbies and Personal Interests50:30 Community Involvement and Future Plans54:27 Final Thoughts and Farewell

From Coding Blunders to Hall of Fame: Anton's Journey and Impacts on HubSpot's CommunityJoin us for an insightful episode of 'Developers After Dark' with special guest, Anton, a prominent HubSpot developer and community champion. In this episode, Anton shares his experiences in the tech world, discusses the importance of making mistakes, and highlights his incredible contributions to the HubSpot developer community. We dive into his journey from design to development, his invaluable role in mentoring, and the rigorous yet rewarding path of owning his firm. Plus, Anton opens up about his hobbies and what keeps him grounded outside of work. Don't miss this inspiring conversation packed with valuable lessons and a good dose of humor.

Developers After Dark Episode 16: The Journey of a HubSpot Template MasterIn this episode of Developers After Dark, we welcome a special guest, Nathan Gifford, the Director of Website Services at Growth Operations Firm. Join us as Nathan shares his journey from his early days in music to becoming a leading HubSpot template provider. Learn about his transition from PHP to HubSpot, the challenges of managing a business, and his pivotal moments in the industry. Discover the secrets behind his top-ranked themes on the HubSpot marketplace and his philosophy on providing consistent quality and customer-focused designs. Nathan also touches on his work as a mentor in the HubSpot community, sharing invaluable advice on navigating both tech and non-tech aspects of career development. Whether you're a seasoned developer or just starting, this episode is packed with insights and inspiration to help you on your professional journey.00:00 Introduction and Casual Banter00:45 Welcome to Developers After Dark01:09 Promoting HubSpot and Developer Community04:22 Upcoming Events and Collaborations06:34 Guest Introduction: Nathan Gifford06:54 Nathan's Background and Interests08:06 Life on the Farm and Unplugging from Tech23:52 Transitioning to Web Development31:18 The AOL CDs and Early Internet Accounts31:49 Transitioning to HubSpot Development33:19 Challenges and Benefits of HubSpot CMS39:34 The Importance of Quality in Theme Development54:38 Mentorship and Career Advice01:01:08 Current Projects and Future Plans

In this episode, Nick, Dennis, and AJ welcome special guest Teun Rutten, a prominent figure in the HubSpot developer community and the head of development and design at Bright Digital. Teun shares insights into his career journey from intern to lead developer, breaking common stereotypes about developers, and balancing leadership responsibilities. The conversation also delves into personal hobbies like gardening and aquascaping, highlighting the importance of having non-techie interests. Tune in to learn more about community involvement, mentorship, and staying updated in the ever-evolving tech landscape.00:00 Chicken Gym: A Hilarious Start00:36 Meet the Hosts and Special Guest Introduction00:55 HubSpot Updates and Resources02:34 Guest Spotlight: Teun Rutten's Journey03:48 From Intern to Leader: Teun's Career Path08:28 Balancing Design and Development10:34 Technical Challenges and Solutions17:30 Mentorship and Team Leadership27:11 Staying Updated in Tech31:00 The Value of Mentorship Programs35:05 Reflecting on Mentorship and Community36:27 Balancing Tech and Personal Hobbies38:08 Aquascaping and Gardening Passion45:46 Breaking Developer Stereotypes52:56 Surprises in the Developer Journey59:29 Closing Thoughts and Shoutouts