Matt Mullenweg doubles down on leadership amid WordPress controversy

A hot potato: In a recent interview, Matt Mullenweg commented on the future of Automattic. Facing calls for him to step down, he said he would not resign. Mullenweg even doubled down, saying that when he retires, he will find a successor who shares his values and would run the company as he would. Matt Mullenweg, co-founder of WordPress and CEO of Automattic, has called out WP Engine for benefiting from WordPress's open-source model without contributing enough to the project. WP Engine, built on WordPress, argues it's fully compliant with the GPL, which permits commercial use without requiring financial contributions. During an interview with Lenny's Podcast, Mullenweg reinforced his stance that open-source projects thrive when those who profit from them reinvest in their development. He also briefly discussed the future of WordPress and Automattic, emphasizing his preference for strong, centralized leadership rather than decision-making by committee. "If or when I'm gone, I don't w ... Read full article.