Matt Mullenweg
Founder of WordPress | Open Source Pioneer & Emerging Tech Visionary
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Matt Mullenweg is the co-founder and former CEO of Automattic, the company behind the open-source WordPress platform used by over 40% of the web. As an early advocate for democratizing online publishing, Mullenweg has been a driving force behind the rise of the creator economy.
He is also an investor and advisor, supporting the development of innovative technologies that empower individuals and small businesses. Mullenweg's keynotes explore the future of software, digital platforms, and how open-source principles can unlock new waves of innovation.
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Why working from home is good for business
As the popularity of remote working continues to spread, workers today can collaborate across cities, countries and even multiple time zones. How does this change office dynamics? And how can we make sure that all employees, both at headquarters and at home, feel connected? Matt Mullenweg, cofounder of Wordpress and CEO of Automattic (which has a 100 percent distributed workforce), shares his secrets.
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