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Irina Nazarova and Vladimir Dementyev from Evil Martians return to preview the second annual SF Ruby Startup Conference and share what they learned from bringing the event to life for the first time. They discuss the conference’s new focus on ambitious builders, the importance of creating meaningful connections for attendees, and why Ruby on Rails remains a powerful foundation for startups tackling difficult, real-world problems. The conversation also explores open-source innovation, AI-assisted development, hidden pockets of Ruby adoption, and how the community can help the next generation of companies confidently build and grow with Rails. Hit download now!
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