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Catch our CEO, Matt Mullenweg, on the TechCrunch Disrupt Stage this Wednesday, October 30th, for a 30-minute 1:1 fireside chat with TechCrunch’s Editor-in-Chief, Connie Loizos! He’s ready to talk shop, drop insights, and share what’s on the horizon for WordPress and the future of the open web. Local to San Francisco? You can still get your tix @ https://lnkd.in/dbUZC9uF

We’ve recently learned that some people have been contacted by scammers pretending to be part of the Automattic hiring team, using names like “Caelia Bassett.” Please know that this individual is not connected to us. Our hiring process happens only through our official careers page: https://lnkd.in/gr9bmUN. You’ll always receive messages from us using an @automattic.com email address. If someone reaches out claiming to be from Automattic but uses a different email domain, take a moment to verify their identity. Scams like these can look very real, so it’s always okay to double-check! Here’s a helpful guide offering more tips on how to spot and avoid scams: https://lnkd.in/dgkrq6cz. Stay safe out there, everyone!

When it comes to design, our very own Cris Busquets is unstoppable—and now she has Spain's National Design Award to prove it! She’s leading the way for a new wave of digital designers, and we couldn’t be prouder. 🫶 From building her first website at 11 to finding her spark again at Automattic, Cris’s journey is all about passion and perseverance. ¡Felicidades, Cris! 🎨 Read the full post at https://lnkd.in/d3n27qSw.

For the SEVENTH time, Automatticians from around the world united for the Sun Never Sets on Automattic 5K Relay! 🏃♂️🏃♀️💪 For 24 hours straight, someone, somewhere was running, passing the virtual baton across time zones. Check out some of the highlights from every corner of the globe 🌏 Huge thanks to everyone who participated!

Can y’all finish this sentence for us? I listen to podcasts when I’m… * Driving * Exercising * Cleaning * Working Whichever answer you picked, you should give it a try on Pocket Casts. Take 50% off all annual plans now with the link: https://a8c.co/PocketCasts 🎧

“I try to orient myself towards a deep curiosity for every person I talk to.” Tune in as Jaclyn Lindsey dives into a heartwarming chat with Matt Mullenweg about the power of kindness in the latest episode of Why Kindness? Available on Pocket Casts and other podcast players: https://lnkd.in/gJXKRwAe

Employee stock grant means that every Automattician is now an owner of Automattic. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gvi2XyEz

We have great news for y'all! Ian Stewart has been chosen to lead end-to-end customer experience for WordPress.com as its Artistic Director and product lead 🎉 In a nod to LVMH’s organizational structure, Ian will lead in the style of a maison head, ensuring that every part of WordPress.com remains the best managed WordPress experience available. He has been a part of the WordPress.com team for over 14 years, and we’re excited to see what changes he will implement on WordPress.com in this new role. “I got involved with WordPress after growing tired of using Blogger for my personal blog,” Ian says. “This quickly led to the demise of my regular blogging habits as I spent most of my time messing around with my theme…My fooling around with WordPress themes quickly became a delightful obsession as I tried to publicly figure out what I thought about them.” We’re grateful for your obsession with WordPress, Ian, and we certainly know the feeling 💙 When he’s not wrangling WordPress themes, Ian is more than likely browsing for books, thinking about books, thinking about where to store books, and—when time permits—sometimes even reading books. He hails from infamously cold and windy Winnipeg, Canada, where he lives with his wonderful wife and children!

Say hi to Little Sun—an Automattic customer and a global force for good ☀ Their WordPress site is the heart of a big mission—bringing solar energy to communities in need. Using Jetpack CRM and WooCommerce, they keep their work running smoothly. Check out how Little Sun lights up lives! https://lnkd.in/gcSP85Dd

Ready to build, sell, and grow your business on your own terms? WooCommerce gives you the freedom to create a fully customizable online store, powered by WordPress. Whether you’re just starting or scaling, WooCommerce is built to grow with you. https://lnkd.in/eaTJ5Xyx