Zeh Fernandes is the co-founder of Resend, a developer-focused communication platform that began as an open source project in 2022 to simplify the creation of modern email templates.
Co-founder
Zeh Fernandes is the co-founder of Resend, an email sending platform designed to simplify the creation of modern email templates. Fernandes played a pivotal role in launching the platform, which aims to overcome the complexities involved in building email templates that perform uniformly across various email clients.
Resend Open Source Project 2022
In 2022, Zeh Fernandes started Resend as an open source project. The initiative was driven by his frustration with the challenges developers face in creating email templates that work well across different email clients. This project laid the foundation for what would become a comprehensive email sending platform.
Joined Y Combinator Winter Batch 2023
In 2023, Zeh Fernandes and his team took a significant step forward by joining Y Combinator's winter batch. This provided Resend with valuable resources, mentorship, and exposure, further accelerating its growth and development.
Remote Team Mission
Zeh Fernandes leads a fully remote team at Resend, unified by the mission to develop the best communication platform for developers. Despite the team being geographically dispersed, they remain cohesive and focused on their goal.
In-person Team Meeting in Portugal
In a notable event, Zeh Fernandes met some of his team members in person for the first time during a trip to Portugal. This experience helped strengthen team cohesion and fostered better interpersonal relationships within the team.