In this episode of Founder Real Talk, Glenn Solomon welcomes the team from Coder, including CEO Rob Whiteley and technical co-founders Ammar Bandukwala and Kyle Carberry. They discuss Coder’s journey from its inception, the company’s product pivots, and its growth trajectory. Listeners will gain insights into how Coder enables developers to write code directly in the cloud, enhancing productivity and security. They’ll also learn about the strategic decisions behind Coder's open-source approach, the challenges faced, and the recent successful $35 million funding round.KEY TAKEAWAYSShift to Cloud Development: Coder allows developers to write code natively in the cloud, improving productivity and security. This shift is akin to moving from old-school word processors to modern office suites.Open Source Evolution: The company pivoted from a consumer-focused SaaS application to an open-source project, resulting in the popular Code Server and later the Coder platform, which supports team-based remote development.Product Market Fit and Customer Adoption: Coder has achieved significant traction with large enterprises and tech companies by providing a product that enhances developer productivity while maintaining security.Strategic Leadership Changes: Bringing in Rob Whiteley as CEO and Josh Epstein as CRO helped Coder focus on large enterprises, leveraging their expertise in go-to-market strategies.Future Growth and Vision: Coder's recent $35 million funding round will support further development and expansion. The company aims to capitalize on opportunities in both the VDI market and the emerging generative AI tools sector.Tune in to hear how Coder's innovative approach is reshaping software development and their plans for the future.RESOURCESLearn more about Notable Capital: www.notablecap.comLearn more about Coder: www.coder.comCONNECTConnect with Glenn Solomon on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/glennsolomon/Follow Glenn Solomon on Twitter: https://x.com/glennsolomonProduced by Saschi ProductionsMusic by Gus CulpoCHAPTERS00:00Introduction to Coder and its Founders02:54Evolution of Coder's Product and Business Model05:07The Decision to Build Coder as an Open Source Company08:14Building Code Server and Transitioning to Coder10:23The Role of Open Source in Coder's Growth13:16Justification for Coder in Different Customer Segments15:20Bringing in a CEO and Building a Strong Culture20:43Building the Go-to-Market Team and Strategy22:28Future Opportunities in the Cloud Development Market26:40Recent Fundraise and Milestones for Coder29:20Critical Milestones and Innovations for Coder31:30Rob's Biggest Learning as a First-Time CEO

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