Syrus Akbary, Founder and CEO of Wasmer, explains how WebAssembly started as a browser solution to overcome JavaScript’s performance limits, especially for games and high performance applications. What began with experiments like ASM.js and Google’s Native Client evolved into WebAssembly, built to run near native speed programs safely in the browser and now far beyond…
Todd Han, Founder of Dynadot, shares how the company got its name, combining “dynamic” and “dot” to represent dynamic domains. He reflects on launching in 2002 when the domain industry was dominated by major players, the limitations of early registrar interfaces, and how focusing on better UI and a more dynamic experience shaped Dynadot’s early…
Ivan Popov, CEO of Vipe Studio, shares insights on what it truly takes to move the WordPress ecosystem forward. From extending Gutenberg beyond traditional websites to redefining hosting as a product experience rather than just server specifications, this conversation explores engineering, infrastructure, and modern content systems in 2026 and beyond. Episode out now. Watch soon….
In WP Legends Episode 117, Ivan Popov, CEO of Vipe Studio, joins us to explain why he uses WordPress as a framework, not just a CMS. We discuss how WordPress core features like authentication, custom post types, metadata, and REST API support help agencies reduce backend development costs while building high-class online software. The conversation…
Send us Fan Mail An unexpected conversation with a guy who thinks analytically and acts independently. In this episode of Seriously, BUD?, Ben Sibley shares the story of his recent cross-cultural marriage to Izzy, blending a traditional Ismaili Nika ceremony with an American-style celebration in Philadelphia. From choreographed wedding dances to an upcoming trip to…
Ivan Popov, CEO of Vipe Studio, joins us to explain why he uses WordPress as a framework not just as a blogging tool. In this conversation, we explore how WordPress manages content natively, how REST API support enables seamless integrations, and how agencies can reduce backend development costs by leveraging built in authentication, custom post…
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Welcome to “The Stage” by WP Legends! Join host Gautam Khorana (Co-Founder, Seahawk Media) as he sits down with industry leaders Miriam Schwab (Head of WordPress, Elementor), Robert Abela (Founder & CEO, Melapress), and Jesse Friedman (Head of WP Cloud, Automattic) to explore how WordPress security works at scale. This episode dives into practical strategies…
fonsvandamme.com Webhaven Fons’ Drupal.org profile Fons’ GitHub profile Fons on LinkedIn Fons on X Talking Drupal #534 – Webhaven.io The Drop Times: How Fons Vandamme Built Webhaven to Simplify Drupal Project Development Episode 14: Mike Hershcel Drupal Canvas EntityOne on Drupal.org My AI musings (including The Lovecraft Test) Fons and his first Macintosh The post…
Mike Hansen, VP of Product at Newfold Digital, shares insights on building and scaling WordPress products across one of the largest web portfolios in the world. He discusses product strategy, balancing innovation with stability in open source, and how hosting platforms evolve after acquisitions to support millions of websites globally. Episode out now. Watch soon….
In this week’s episode, we break down the key highlights from WP-CONTENT.CO Newsletter #260, including major tooling updates, community initiatives, and trends shaping the WordPress ecosystem. We cover significant advances in developer workflows, expanded AI tooling and benchmarks, new plugin and platform releases, and ongoing conversations around quality, testing, and ecosystem health. Whether you’re tracking…
In this episode, Nathan Wrigley speaks with Jonathan Desrosiers about tying WordPress releases to flagship community events like WordCamps. They discuss the logistical challenges, especially around scheduling, international holidays, and global contributor coverage. The conversation explores the evolving WordPress community, impacts of COVID, renewed excitement for building, and initiatives to involve younger contributors. They touch…
In WP Legends Episode 116, we are joined by Mike Hansen, VP of Product at Newfold Digital, who shares what it takes to operate WordPress at massive scale. From contributing to WordPress core to leading product across one of the largest hosting portfolios, Mike offers a behind the scenes look at infrastructure, security, AI innovation,…
Thanks Pressable for supporting the show! Get your special hosting deal at https://pressable.com/wpminuteBecome a WP Minute Supporter & Slack member at https://thewpminute.com/support On this episode of The WP Minute+ podcast, Matt Medeiros welcomes LaunchBay co-founder Sam Chlebowski. They discuss the evolution of agency models, the importance of finding a niche, and how LaunchBay serves as…
Mike Hansen, VP of Product at @Newfold, joins us to discuss what it takes to scale WordPress to millions of users. In this conversation, we explore how open source, infrastructure, and innovation drive long term growth, and how hosting platforms build on top of the WordPress ecosystem while contributing through tools and services. Episode out…
