#1683 Founder of Google Docs takes on a big problem




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Summary: You may not know Steve Newman, but you probably regularly use the software he created. In 2005 he launched Writely, a pioneer online word processor which sold to Google and became the basis for Google Docs. At Google he noticed a massive problem. Catch this interview to see what it was and how it led him to found Scalyr, which does log analysis to help DevOps teams solve problems faster. <p><a href="https://mixergy.com/interviews/scalyr-with-steve-newman/"><img src="https://mixergy.com/interviews/scalyr-with-steve-newman/?get-twitter-card=true&amp;" alt="" class="alignnone size-full"></a></p><p>Steve Newman is the founder of Scalyr which is a blazing fast log management platform for the DevOps front line.</p> <strong>Sponsored by</strong><br><p><a href="http://www.toptal.com/mixergy" rel="nofollow">Toptal</a> – If you’re having trouble finding developers, Toptal is a network of elite pre-vetted software developers. You tell Toptal what you’re looking for, they search their network for the best people, they test the candidates, and then they present you with only the candidates who meet your individual needs. Once you pick someone you can start work with them the next day. They offer a no-risk trial period. Go to <a href="http://www.toptal.com/mixergy" rel="nofollow">Toptal.com</a>. Get the best of the best right now.</p> <hr> <p>If you need anything designed–a new web page, a new landing page, a new logo, <a href="https://www.designcrowd.com/mixergy" rel="nofollow">DesignCrowd</a> will do it for you. They ask you what you’re looking for, who you are, what your company is like. They will give you lots of options, you pick the one you like, pay for it, and they guarantee results. It’s that simple. Find out how DesignCrowd is different than the other companies and go to <a href="https://www.designcrowd.com/mixergy">designcrowd.com/mixergy</a>.</p> <p>More interviews -&gt; <a href="https://mixergy.com/moreint" target="_blank">https://mixergy.com/moreint</a><br> Rate this interview -&gt; <a href="https://mixergy.com/rateint" target="_blank">https://mixergy.com/rateint</a></p>