The Official SaaStr Podcast: SaaS | Founders | Investors SaaStr 719: What's New at WordPress with Matt Mullenweg, CEO of Automatic and Co-Founder of WordPress. Hosted by Jason Lemkin, Founder and CEO at SaaStr
Jan 26, 2024
In this episode, Jason Lemkin interviews Matt Mullenweg, CEO of Automatic and Co-Founder of WordPress. They discuss Matt's 20-year journey with WordPress and the mission to democratize publishing. They also talk about building a sustainable business, finding a liquidity path, and emphasizing problem-solving in product design. The challenges of managing distributed teams during the pandemic are explored, along with the importance of in-person meetups for effective collaboration.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Matt's Journey and the Mission to Democratize Publishing
02:34 • 20min
The Future of WordPress and Possibility of Going Public
22:37 • 2min
The Importance of Finding a Liquidity Path and Emphasizing Problem-Solving in Product Design
24:53 • 2min
Challenges and Solutions for Managing Distributed Teams
26:34 • 2min
Determining the Cadence of Company Meetups
28:41 • 3min