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# PodcastsHow a Y Combinator Founder Raised $15,000,000 and Transformed Developer Experience

In this insightful discussion, "How a Y Combinator Founder Raised $15,000,000 and Transformed Developer Experience" on Tech for Founder Podcast, Ramiro Berrelleza, a Y Combinator backed founder who is revolutionizing the developer experience shares his journey from impactful roles at Microsoft, and Atlassian to founding Okteto.

He discusses how past experiences have shaped his leadership style, ethos on transparency, and enhancing developer efficiency. Ramiro elaborates on the Okteto's collaboration with monday.com, leading to a 47% increase in developer efficiency, and extending the conversation to the challenges of aligning tools with dynamic development environments.

This interview dives into fostering inclusivity within tech teams, the evolving role of AI and machine learning in software development, and parting advice for non-technical founders in leveraging platforms like Okteto.

## Presenters

Ramiro BerrellezaCEO & Co-founder [View all videos](https://www.okteto.com/videos/with/ramiro-berrelleza/)

Panida WayrojpitakPodcast Host, Tech for Founder Podcast [View all videos](https://www.okteto.com/videos/with/panida-wayrojpitak/)

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