Creating a Lasting Platform Culture - Realtor.com's Journey

Discover how Realtor.com transformed its organizational culture to embrace platform engineering in this 11-minute conference talk from PlatformCon 2023. Explore the journey from a company that avoided the term "platform" to one that now actively promotes it, resulting in the creation of a real estate platform that enhances differentiation and agility in responding to market and user needs. Learn to identify when a platform or platform organization is necessary and where to begin, crucial factors for any company's success. Gain insights into how Realtor.com's leadership team leveraged diverse backgrounds and experiences to craft an inspiring success story, continuously improving to achieve their goals. The talk is structured in three parts: the theory behind platform engineering, Realtor.com's journey, and a practical playbook for applying these concepts to any organization. Presented by Suzy Julius, SVP of Product and Engineering, Platforms at Realtor.com, this talk offers valuable lessons for companies looking to adopt a lasting platform culture.