Lenny's Podcast: Product | Career | Growth

Lenny's Podcast: Product | Career | Growth

The creator of WordPress opens up about becoming an internet villain, why he’s taking a stand, and the future of open source | Matt Mullenweg (founder and CEO, Automattic)

Mar 2, 2025 · 1h 34m

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Matt Mullenweg discusses WordPress's open-source model and controversies.
He addresses criticism and defends Automattic's stance on open source.
Explore the future of open source and WordPress's impact on the internet.

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