Matt Levine – The Code Story Interview
Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes of a content delivery network (CDN)? In this enlightening conversation with our guest, Matt Levine, the mastermind behind CacheFly, we dive into the intriguing world of CDNs. Matt shares his journey from the early days of working in the CDN space to establishing his very own company. He paints a vivid picture of how CacheFly expedites web content delivery by caching files in multiple cities globally and the pivotal role of anycast technology in constructing their network. As we chart the course of CacheFly's growth, Matt elucidates their strategies and the formulated roadmap to success. He highlights their initial focus on inclusivity, aimed at businesses of all sizes, and the subsequent shift towards self-provisioning and mirroring larger networks. Get a peek into CacheFly's unique hiring process, with an emphasis on finding team members capable of smartly managing unforeseen challenges. In the final stretch of this engaging conversation, Matt opens up about his trysts with scalability, the lessons learned, and his strategic missteps. He candidly speaks about how turning off self signups led to a surge in support requests and how they adapted to handle the flood of new customers. As he shares his influences, advice for startups, and the keys to success, Matt underlines the need to have an exit strategy when building on cloud infrastructure. Tune in for an insightful discussion on CDNs, the workings of CacheFly, and invaluable tips for ambitious entrepreneurs.