Decoder with Nilay Patel How WordPress and Tumblr are keeping the internet weird, with Automattic CEO Matt Mullenweg
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Mar 15, 2022 
Matt Mullenweg, Co-founder and CEO of Automattic, discusses his mission to keep the web open and entertaining through platforms like WordPress and Tumblr. He reflects on the challenges of content moderation, especially around adult content on Tumblr, and the need for community-driven solutions. Mullenweg also explores the unique role of blogging in today's digital world and hints at the future of Web3, emphasizing its potential to innovate while preserving the internet's quirky character.
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Hiring from Your Audience
- Promote open positions to your user base or audience.
- Utilize ads, Easter eggs in products, and about pages to direct people to your jobs page.
Tragedy of the Commons
- Open-source projects face the "tragedy of the commons" where companies benefit without contributing.
- Companies should contribute back to ensure long-term sustainability of these projects.
Organizational Design as Trade-offs
- Organizational design involves choosing trade-offs, not finding a single best structure.
- Be deliberate about trade-offs, prioritizing speed and autonomy while ensuring internal alignment.