Suela Palushi

Here’s why you should know about Suela Palushi, straight up, she’s the real deal in the tech world. She jumped into the startup scene with YC W22, and she’s crushing it with her company Lightmeter, which is all about DevOps. But what really makes her stand out is her process, she didn’t just stumble into tech; she’s been deep in open source for a minute, involved in Fedora and rocking events like OSCAL.

She’s the kind of person who’s always been about community and making tech better for everyone, especially women. She’s been on panels, talking about gender diversity in tech, no bullshit, she’s out here pushing for change. Before Lightmeter, she rolled with phpList, a dope open source email marketing platform, so she’s got serious roots in open source and building tools that people actually use.

What’s wild is how her story shows us what it really means to start something. She didn’t just chase the shiny tech trends; she’s been committed to open source, community, and pushing boundaries. Her move from outside interests into tech, then into founding a YC company, shows she’s all about creating impact and breaking barriers.

So, in a nutshell? Suela’s the kind of founder who’s not only smart and tech-savvy but genuinely cares about making the industry more inclusive and open. She’s proof that when you’re passionate and committed, you can jump into the deep end and come out swinging. No cap, she’s one to watch.