About Built for Devs
Built for Devs helps companies building developer products get candid insights from target developers through interviews, surveys, and product walkthroughs.
The Network Behind the Insights
Built for Devs was founded by Tessa Kriesel, a developer who has spent over 15 years building authentic relationships within the developer community. Starting with organizing local meetups and WordCamps, Tessa grew her network through genuine connections at conferences, community events, and open source projects.
As a developer herself, Tessa understands the challenges other developers face. This shared experience creates trust because developers know she gets their perspective and respects their expertise. Over the years, this approach has built a network of over 6k developers.
Why Developers Give Us Honest Feedback
When developers participate in Built for Devs evaluations, they're working with someone who speaks their language. There's no pressure for positive responses or sugar-coated feedback. Developers feel comfortable being candid about what's confusing, what doesn't work, and what could be better.
This peer-to-peer dynamic is crucial. Most companies get polite, filtered feedback because people don't want to be harsh. But developers working with Built for Devs know their honest critique helps create better products for other developers.
Our Mission
Built for Devs connects companies with their developer audience. We've seen firsthand how companies struggle to understand what developers truly want, wasting resources on features and marketing that miss the mark.
Our mission is simple: connect you with relevant developers who provide candid feedback, so you can build products that developers actually love to use.
Connect with developers who match the customers you're trying to win.