Welcome to WPCoffeeTalk, where we talk to all kinds of people in the WordPress community!
One of the best ways to get to know someone is to sit down over coffee and “shoot the breeze.” Here at WPCoffeeTalk, we do just that.
Find out what’s in their cup, what they do with WordPress, how they got started, some of their favorite things, what they’ve learned along the way, and more.
You never know what might happen over coffee.
Saad is the director of product marketing at DigitalOcean (Cloudways). He has spent more than 10 years at Cloudways. Growing the company from Zero to over 100,000 customers. He his core competency lies in content strategy, product marketing, field marketing and branding.
Ankur Chotai, Founder & CEO of Repute InfoSystems, is a visionary leader with over two decades of experience in the IT industry. With a strong passion for WordPress specifically, Ankur has driven innovation and automation through powerful plugins such as BookingPress, ARMember, ARForms, and ARPrice, transforming businesses worldwide. His commitment to excellence and dedication to…
Svilena Peneva jumped into the WordPress community with both feet and hasn’t looked back. A real mover and shaker, she’s dedicated to helping others in the community, as she works as a marketer and community manager at NitroPack.
Chris is the Senior Director of Product Management at Newfold Digital (which includes Bluehost and Yoast). It was so great to get to know him better (having met at WCAsia this year), and to talk about Bluehost Cloud – bringing cloud offerings through partnership with Automattic.
Davinder has been into “all things internet” for over 10 years now. He first started as a technology blogger and then transitioned into design, development and digital solutions world. He is now a prolific digital consultant and web creator building successful converting web spaces for clients & personal brands, and the founder of TheWPWeekly.
I’ve teased Bud Kraus that in the dictionary next to the word “curmudgeon” you’ll find his photo. But the truth is he’s a mensch with a heart of gold. And this guy really knows his WordPress stuff! From speaker to teacher to writer, you can’t go wrong learning something new from Bud.
I first met Courtney at WordCamp San Diego in 2018. She was so kind to me after I gave a talk there, and has consistently shown that kindness ever since. She’s one of the community members that always makes you feel welcome and valued. I’m so happy to know her, and so happy you can…
Joost is the founder of Yoast who is now an investor in (open source) software companies at Emilia Capital and still develops open source software himself too. I’m fortunate to have been able to work with him on different projects, and count him among my friends.
Atif Riaz is hugely passionate about two things, health care and design. He invests, builds, develops, and runs brands with a keen focus on healthcare. We had a great chat getting to know him better and learning about all the things he does with WordPress.
Matt’s passion for podcasting started from working as a “computer guy” with his dad in car sales, to a leader in the tech industry helping others understand and get started in podcasting, as well as running several successful podcasts of his own. Whether he’s talking tech on the Matt Report or the WP Minute or sharing local news and…
Nathan Wrigley is a full-time podcaster – and almost all about WordPress. (With a few other projects here and there.) Founder of WP Builds, podcaster at the WP Tavern Jukebox, and all-around delightful human, Nathan brings a wonderful sense of humor to all he does, while still focusing on the things that matter. It was…
When you say Taco, you say Tuesd.. wait no. You say WordPress community. Because ever since Taco learned about the WordPress community in 2013, he’s been involved. You can find him helping out as a local meetup organizer, WordCamp volunteer and organizer, and deputy in the global community team. So it shouldn’t surprise you when…
Hazel Quimpo is a marketing strategist who specializes in using AI and automation to make marketing simpler and more effective. She’s known for her ability to take complex ideas and turn them into easy-to-understand strategies that help brands communicate more authentically with their audiences. Hazel isn’t just another marketing strategist, she’s a game-changer in a…
Marcus Burnette is a community marketer with some web design and development chops. With over 13 years of experience in the industry, he’s honed his craft and built a reputation for delivering exceptional results. Marcus is the creator of The WP World, a WordPress community directory and resource. Whether he’s designing custom WordPress websites, providing…
Emma is Head of Content at Hostinger International. “A curious and motivated creator that appreciates quality, consistency, organized chaos, and communication. Where marketing meets IS and technology, that’s where you’ll find me.”
