In this podcast, Matt Mullenweg discusses the drawbacks of traditional offices, the rise of remote work, and the benefits and success stories of distributed work. He shares insights from his own experience co-founding WordPress and leading a company with employees in 68 countries.
Remote work allows employees to work from wherever they are most comfortable, increasing diversity and global reach.
Matt Mullenweg's new podcast, 'Distributed', explores productivity, collaboration, and challenges of working outside traditional office spaces.
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Embracing Remote Work
In this podcast episode, Matt Mullenwick, the co-founder of WordPress and CEO of Automatic, discusses the benefits of remote work and shares his own experience of running a company with no physical offices. He emphasizes the importance of allowing employees to work from wherever they are most comfortable, whether it be their home or a coffee shop in a different country. With over 900 employees from 68 countries, Matt highlights the global reach and diversity that remote work brings to his company.
Exploring the Future of Work
Matt Mullenwick introduces his new podcast, 'Distributed', dedicated to exploring the future of work. He promises to share his insights and knowledge about distributed work, collaborating with entrepreneurs, executives, HR leaders, CTOs, and employees. By engaging in conversations around productivity, collaboration, and the challenges and opportunities that come with working outside of traditional office spaces, Matt aims to provide valuable insights into how work can be done effectively in the modern world.
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The Drawbacks of Traditional Offices and the Rise of Remote Work
Matt Mullenweg, cofounder of WordPress and CEO of Automattic, embarks on a journey to understand the future of work. Having built his own 850-person company with no offices and employees scattered across 68 countries, Mullenweg examines the benefits and challenges of distributed work and recruiting talented people around the globe.
Produced by Mark Armstrong and the team at Charts & Leisure: Jason Oberholtzer, Whitney Donaldson, Cole Stryker, and Michael Simonelli. Theme music by Jason Oberholtzer. Cover art by Matt Avery.
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