In this episode, Tom shares his unique upbringing and how it fostered an entrepreneurial spirit from a young age. He discusses his initial ventures in web design, his foray into starting @humanmadeltd and the evolution of the company. Focusing on enterprise WordPress hosting and product innovation, he explains the philosophy behind their events and the inception of Altis.
Tom also explores the importance of data liberation and the challenges faced in the enterprise space, emphasizing the significance of marketing and positioning for Enterprise WordPress.
00:00 Early Entrepreneurial Influences
02:06 Transition to Web Design
04:03 Founding Human Made
07:24 Entering the WordPress Community
11:31 Evolving with Enterprise Needs
22:32 The Evolution of WordPress in Enterprise
23:16 Challenges and Requirements in Enterprise Hosting
25:49 The Role of Events in the WordPress Community
27:40 AI and WordPress: Bridging the Gap
30:06 Marketing and Positioning Enterprise WordPress
30:56 The Scale Consortium and Collaboration
40:04 Data Liberation and Migration Challenges
47:10 Future of WordPress and Final Thoughts
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