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Matt Mullenweg

Matt Mullenweg founded WordPress (2003), Automattic (2005) and Automatic (2011), and previously worked at WordPress and CNET.

American entrepreneur and web developer (born 1984)

3× founder Software & ITConsumer 2003–2011
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Companies founded by Matt Mullenweg

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2003
WordPressPrivate Co-founder · Software & IT
2005
AutomatticPrivate 🦄 Unicorn Co-founder & CEO · Software & IT
2011
AutomaticPrivate YC S11 Founder · Consumer

Co-founders

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Jerry J
Co-founded Automatic
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Mike Little
Co-founded WordPress

Came from

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Where Matt Mullenweg worked or built before — the roots of the lineage.

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WordPress Private
Software & IT · USA
2003
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CNET Private

Also came from CNET

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Chris Wanstrath
American tech entrepreneur, GitHub co-founder (born 1985)
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PJ Hyett