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Explore the transition from traditional "benevolent dictator" approaches to democratic platform engineering in this 13-minute conference talk. Learn why large-scale adoption serves as the most critical factor for driving business value and revenue impact in platform development. Discover how accessibility and usability challenges cannot be solved simply by hiring better developers, and understand why the "build it, run it" philosophy, while foundational, requires expansion in platform engineering contexts. Examine the comprehensive ownership model that extends beyond development to encompass hosting costs, risk assessments, security, and compliance responsibilities. Master strategies for building effective guardrails rather than roadblocks, empowering internal customers instead of merely shepherding them. Gain practical insights for increasing platform adoption rates and creating truly democratic platform experiences that drive organizational success.
