Fran Méndez has joined Hookdeck as VP & General Manager of Outpost to advance event-driven architecture, following his significant contributions to the field through initiatives like AsyncAPI. He emphasizes the importance of reliable event delivery in modern software, particularly for SaaS and API platforms, and recognizes the complexity involved in scaling such infrastructures. Hookdeck's Event Gateway and the open-source Outpost project represent innovative approaches to event delivery, moving beyond simple webhooks to incorporate message queues and event buses. Outpost, built on the Event Destinations standard, aims to empower developers with greater control and foster a community-driven ecosystem. Méndez is focused on growing the Outpost ecosystem, establishing industry standards, enhancing developer experience, and forming strategic partnerships, envisioning a future where event-driven systems are the default in application architecture.