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Yancey Spruill

CEO of DigitalOcean

As CEO, Yancey Spruill drives the overall strategy for DigitalOcean, leading the company through its next phase of profitable growth. He brings a wealth of technical, financial and leadership experience and spent the last 15 years in senior executive roles at other tech companies.

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Tech

Why Software Developers Are Flocking to Smaller Businesses Over Big Tech

Why there's been a growing trend of software developers joining smaller businesses and startups instead of big tech companies — and what SMBs can do to continue attracting and retaining top developer talent.

Building a Business

Should You Prioritize Growth or Profitability in a Recession? The Answer May Surprise You.

In such uncertain times as these, prioritizing profitability and free cash flow is the only way to manage against forces outside of your direct control, especially for startups and small businesses.

Thought Leaders

4 Strategies for Businesses to Attract and Retain Software Developers

In the midst of the Great Resignation and the largest labor shortage the U.S. has ever seen, it's imperative for tech leaders to reconsider their recruitment and retention strategies for developers and technical staff.

Building a Business

Don’t (Always) Trust Your Gut: How Embracing Process Leads to Growth

Founders too often let their intuitions guide them. That's why the key to smart decisions that fuel sustained growth is a repeatable and scalable process.

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Yancey Spruill

More From Yancey Spruill

Why Software Developers Are Flocking to Smaller Businesses Over Big Tech

Should You Prioritize Growth or Profitability in a Recession? The Answer May Surprise You.

4 Strategies for Businesses to Attract and Retain Software Developers

Don’t (Always) Trust Your Gut: How Embracing Process Leads to Growth

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