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
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
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
March 1, 2010 by Geoff Wood
Des Moines Jeremy Harrington and Kenny Younger, two Des Moines residents and WordPress enthusiasts, announced a new WordPress Happy Hour (Twitter) event today. The event is scheduled for March 9 at Raccoon River Brewing Company (200 10th St). This informal gathering is a push to unite both WordPress developers and users as well as bloggers in general to discuss initiatives in the works for Des Moines, including the first ever WordCamp to be held on the Silicon Prairie. read more