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1609_729b2fa15e_small December 28, 2010 by Jeff Slobotski

Omaha (Photo by Malone & Company) Today, we're releasing the ninth presentation in our video series from Big Omaha 2010! This video features Matt Mullenweg, founder of Automattic (the company behind Wordpress, Akismet, Gravatar, IntenseDebate and more), interviewed by Robert Scoble, technical evangelist, author and blogger best known for his blog Scobleizer and his work with Building43. (Recorded on May 14, 2010.) In their discussion… read more

915_065afd9b60_small June 1, 2010 by Jeff Slobotski

In the week leading up to Big Omaha 2010, I spoke with Automattic founder Matt Mullenweg about his company's background, the recent WordCamp San Francisco, the WordPress Foundation and more. Matt was a tremendous addition to this year's Big Omaha event. From the moment he arrived in Omaha and invited others to join him for a BBQ lunch, to his interview with blogger, technical evangelist and managing director of building43 Robert Scoble, Matt was a pleasure to host. Stay tuned over the next few… read more

905_b3112132c6_small May 14, 2010 by John T. Meyer

Omaha 1:32 p.m. After a great lunch across the street at the Halo Institute people are settling in for the afternoon sessions. Up first will be Matt Mullenweg, founder of Automattic, who will be interviewed by Robert Scoble, blogger, technical evangelist and managing director of building43. Let's get started! | 1:41 Automattic has 60 employees across 49 cities all over the world. Quote of the moment: I'm probably the world's must frustrated WordPress user. read more

654_5320c76f81_small February 19, 2010 by Jeff Slobotski

Omaha It's with great excitement that I officially announce the unveiling of the Big Omaha 2010 website! After what proved to be an amazingly inspiring event last year, and realizing that we wanted to put together a follow up event, we've been busy working with speakers and sponsors to put things together for May 13-15. Today, we're releasing the teaser site, and around March 1 we'll have additional speakers and ticket… read more