LinkIntel
getlinkintel.com
MCP server that gives AI assistants your measured X post results and X's ranking signals as a content brief.
Marcos Placona
Former Twilio and Circle DevRel lead; founder of DevRel Bridge and LinkIntel
Marcos Placona at a glance
- Known for
- LinkIntel, DevRel Bridge and MicroWidgets
- Based in
- United Kingdom
- Active products
- LinkIntel and DevRel Bridge
Facts checked 2026-10-20
About Marcos Placona
Marcos Placona is a developer relations leader turned indie builder in the UK. Marcos spent more than a decade in DevRel, including as head of developer relations for EMEA and LATAM at Twilio and global director of developer relations at Circle.
In 2023 they founded DevRel Bridge, a consultancy that helps developer-tool companies turn sign-ups into activated users through positioning, onboarding, content, community and launches. Marcos is also the author of How to Build Developer Ecosystems, a practical framework for developer-led growth.
Alongside the consultancy they build their own products. LinkIntel is an MCP server that feeds Claude or other MCP assistants a user's measured X post results together with X's published ranking signals. Earlier experiments included MicroWidgets, website widgets for developers, which has since been retired, and JustDeploy, a deployment tool that is no longer online.
Products by Marcos Placona
DevRel Bridge
devrelbridge.com
Developer relations consultancy that helps developer-tool companies improve activation and adoption.
Website widgets for developers who prefer to code; now retired.
App deployment tool focused on cost control; no longer online.
Videos with Marcos Placona
DevRel Metrics That Actually Map to Dollars — Marcos Placona
InterviewFractional DevRel· 2026
Learn The Best Way To Launch Your Product
PodcastMonika Rajput· 2026
Interview Your Next Manager by Marcos Placona
TalkYou Got This· 2025
Marcos Placona - Going Serverless with Kotlin
TalkKotlin Budapest· 2020
Marcos Placona - I just hacked your app!
TalkBuild Stuff - #1 Software Dev Conf· 2018
Marcos Placona - interview at GDG DevFest Ukraine 2017
InterviewGDG Lviv· 2017
I just hacked your app! - Marcos Placona
TalkDevoxx· 2017
Marcos Placona – Just queue it | otsconf 2015
TalkOpenTechSchool· 2015
Interviews & press
- Marcos Placona on Developer Relations
The Engineering Leader · Podcast
Timeline
- 2023 — Founded DevRel Bridge after leading developer relations at Twilio and Circle.
How Marcos builds
- Developer adoption breaks at specific points that can be found and fixed.
- DevRel should be tied to activation and revenue, not just awareness.
- Builders should ship their own products, not only advise others.
Learn from Marcos Placona
[book]
How to Build Developer Ecosystems
A practical framework for developer-led growth, from zero to a working developer ecosystem.
Marcos Placona FAQ
Who is Marcos Placona?
Marcos Placona is a developer relations leader turned indie builder in the UK. Marcos spent more than a decade in DevRel, including as head of developer relations for EMEA and LATAM at Twilio and global director of developer relations at Circle.
What is Marcos Placona known for?
Marcos led developer relations at Twilio and Circle, founded DevRel Bridge, and builds products such as LinkIntel.
What is LinkIntel?
An MCP server that hands AI assistants your own X post performance and X's ranking weights so drafts start from real results.
Where is Marcos Placona based?
Marcos Placona is based in United Kingdom.
What is Marcos Placona doing now?
As of October 2026, Marcos Placona's active products include LinkIntel and DevRel Bridge.
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