Episode

Matt Mullenweg on the future of open source and why he’s taking a stand

Matt Mullenweg, co-founder of WordPress and CEO of Automattic, discusses the ongoing legal and trademark dispute with WP Engine, defending his decisions to protect WordPress's open source integrity against what he views as exploitation by private equity-owned companies. The conversation covers the complexities of running open source projects, community governance, and Automattic's acquisition strategy including the turnaround of Tumblr.