TWiST with Matt Mullenweg | E26

In this episode, Jason Calacanis talks with Matt Mullenweg about his journey with WordPress, the pressures of managing a startup, and the future of open source. They discuss potential database migration plans, open source social software projects, and the challenges of brand integration. They also touch on the emotional toll of entrepreneurship, the importance of business contracts, and the benefits and challenges of remote work.

Speakers

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Jason Calacanis

Host • 36%

Matt Mullenweg

Guest • 44%

Matt Mullenweg

Guest • 16%

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Chapters

0:00	Introduction and acknowledgement of sponsors
1:18	Matt's journey and the growth of WordPress
9:41	Challenges and pressures of managing a startup at a young age
17:48	Open source as a bill of rights for developers and its future
27:23	Scaling issues, potential database migration plans, and turning down acquisition offers
34:39	The future of open source social software projects and the power of social development platforms
42:17	The struggle of brand integration and user experience in acquisitions
51:36	Audience Q&A: Hiring talent in startups and dealing with co-founders
1:08:17	The emotional toll of entrepreneurship and the importance of business contracts
1:18:14	The challenges of cultivating a community in open-source projects and the importance of APIs
1:32:26	The benefits and challenges of remote work
1:42:13	Sponsor: Ustream
1:42:16	Sponsor: Webspy
1:42:19	Sponsor: Dnamail
1:42:22	Sponsor: Audible.com

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