Join Evan Prodomou of ActivityPub, Eugen Rochko from Mastodon, and other social media visionaries as they unpack the Fediverse! Discover the dynamic evolution of social networks with a focus on new protocols like ActivityPub and the AT Protocol. They explore the consequences of high-profile acquisitions, the humorous term 'Feta', and the decentralized nature of platforms like Mastodon and Bluesky. Dive into user mobility, the promise of federated models, and what the future holds for social media!

In this episode I'm talking to John O'Nolan (@JohnONolan), the founder of Ghost. For the last year, he's been living on a sailboat and growing his company remotely. I want to ask him about what decisions he made early on that put constraints on how and why Ghost grows.Follow John on Twitter: https://twitter.com/johnonolanCheck out Ghost: https://ghost.org/

John O'Nolan explains how he used his industry experience to come up with a simple idea, built a landing page that converted 30,000 email subscribers, and raised $300,000 on Kickstarter. Brought to you by SparkPost.

Founder of Ghost, John O'Nolan, discusses launching his non-profit tech company without VC funding. He talks about the benefits of anonymity, the longevity of blogging, the fediverse, and his approach to making great products. John also shares his favorite newsletters and hobbies.

John O'Nolan, Founder and CEO of Ghost, a leading open-source blogging platform, shares profound insights on navigating the competitive landscape of blogging. He discusses the benefits of open source for autonomy, its implications in journalism, and the importance of aligning community goals with profitability. John critiques VC funding while exploring sustainable revenue models for journalism. He emphasizes launching projects imperfectly to learn and grow, and highlights the empowering role of AI tools for developers, making coding more accessible.