Matt Mullenweg is one of the most influential people in the tech world—if not in the world at large. In 2005 he founded Automattic, the company that laid the foundation for websites including Akismet, Gravatar, VaultPress, IntenseDebate, Polldaddy and, of course, WordPress, which he also founded. Today WordPress powers nearly a quarter of the Internet. (Yeah, take a moment to let that sink in.)
Matt took the time to sit down with us and discuss how Automattic and WordPress became so successful. Check out the video below to hear him explain firsthand what inspires him as a founder; or, if you’re short on time, keep reading—we’ve summarized the main points for your reference.
Automattic has garnered much acclaim, including the reputation for...