How I Built This with Guy Raz WordPress & Automattic: Matt Mullenweg
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Mar 21, 2022 
In this conversation, Matt Mullenweg, the visionary founder of Automattic and co-founder of WordPress, shares his inspiring journey from a college dropout to a tech titan. He discusses the early days of blogging, collaboration with fellow coders, and the pivotal moment he launched WordPress after being turned down by CNET. Mullenweg reflects on the challenges of building a free, user-friendly platform, the decision to decline a major acquisition, and the balance between hard work and luck that shaped his success.
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WordPress Demo
- Matt Mullenweg demonstrated WordPress's efficiency at CNET.
- He published an article in seconds, shocking employees accustomed to a 20-minute process.
Saxophone Passion
- Matt Mullenweg's early passion was music, specifically playing the saxophone.
- He was inspired by figures like Bill Clinton and Lisa Simpson.
Early Online Communities
- Matt Mullenweg's early internet activity included exploring online communities like Freemason channels and IRC chat rooms.
- This fostered his interest in shared interests and online collaboration.