Open Web Conversations brings you thoughtful interviews and stories from across the evolving open web. We cover the Fediverse, emerging tech, developer tools, and the movement toward digital openness. From founders to community builders, we highlight people and projects pushing boundaries in practical ways. The open web is a spectrum, and our mission is to share the voices, journeys, and ideas shaping its future.
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Open Web Conversations brings you thoughtful interviews and stories from across the evolving open web. We cover the Fediverse, emerging tech, developer tools, and the movement toward digital openness. From founders to community builders, we highlight people and projects pushing boundaries in practical ways. The open web is a spectrum, and our mission is to share the voices, journeys, and ideas shaping its future.
Matthias Pfefferle discusses the Fediverse's origins and evolution with Evan Prodromou, highlighting decentralized social networks, protocols, privacy, and the future of federated systems.
In this episode of Fediverse Flows, Matthias Pfefferle chats with Dave Winer about the open web's evolution, emphasizing interoperability, linking, and decentralized publishing, while discussing challenges faced by contemporary platforms.
The episode features Dave Lockie having a conversation with Sam Williams about Arweave, a decentralized storage network addressing digital impermanence and promoting permanent information preservation.
In this episode of Emerging Tech, host Dave talks to Tole, an innovative developer who shares his journey from mobile to WordPress. He discusses his MCP integration in ConvoWorks for AI workflows.
Host Krim discusses Digital Experience Platforms (DXPs) with insights from Dan Drapeau. Key topics include CMS fragmentation, vendor lock-in, AI's role in DXPs, and strategic priorities for 2025.
In Episode , host Matthias Pfefferle brings us another Open Web Conversations and dives into the world of decentralized social networks and the open web, specifically focusing on the Fediverse, with guest André Menrath. André shares his unconventional journey into software development, driven by his passion for events and democracy, and his vision for a […]
In this podcast episode, hosts Anne Bovelett and BobWP, along with guest Bud Kraus, explore ecommerce accessibility, discussing user experiences, challenges, and the importance of inclusive web design for all users.
At CloudFest 2025, experts from i2Coalition and BigScoots discuss the importance of collaboration in the hosting industry, addressing legislative challenges while emphasizing WordPress's role in supporting small businesses globally.
In this episode, Jonathan Wold and Tammy Lister chat with Marieke van de Rakt, co-founder of Progress Planner. They discuss her teaching, investment philosophy, and insights on e-commerce challenges and open source opportunities.
In this episode join hosts Brad Williams, Tom Willmot, and Karim Marucchi as they dive into the world of enterprise content management system. Special guest Tom Cranstoun, a seasoned expert in Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) with 15 years of experience, discusses the composable nature of AEM, the integration of open-source foundations, and its evolution. The […]
In the episode of Open Web Conversations, Matthias talks with Alex about the Friends plugin, decentralized networks, and transforming WordPress into a social networking platform.
In a new episode, BobWP introduces Matthias Pfefferle as a host, discussing the upcoming show "Open Web Conversations," with his focus on WordPress and broader Fediverse topics.
Aaron Edwards shares his transition from WordPress CTO to founding DocsBot.ai, highlighting the importance of adapting to new technologies and iterative experimentation in entrepreneurship.
Automattic's current AI projects include the Jetpack AI Assistant for content creation, Odie chatbot for support, and Big Sky for website building. These aim to simplify tasks and improve user experience, especially for small businesses.
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Host Birgit chats with Megan Rose and Mike Conley on fostering inclusive WordPress environments, including code of conduct processes and diversity efforts.
Maestro Stevens from Iconic Template discusses accessibility in WordPress and WooCommerce, emphasizing its importance for all users. He also shares his journey of learning all things accessibility.
In this episode Karim and DXP expert Dan Drapeau discuss procurement challenges, monolithic vs. composable solutions, TCO, the role of agencies, and strategic roadmapping.
Malcolm Peralty, an experienced figure in WordPress and Drupal, shares insights on the evolution of both platforms, his journey, and the future of content management systems.
James LePage, founder of WPAI, chats about how AI is reshaping WooCommerce. He shares how AI can be a game-changer for WordPress developers and business owners, enhancing creativity and automating tasks.
Open Web Conversations brings you thoughtful interviews and stories from across the evolving open web. We cover the Fediverse, emerging tech, developer tools, and the movement toward digital openness. From founders to community builders, we highlight people and projects pushing boundaries in practical ways. The open web is a spectrum, and our mission is to share the voices, journeys, and ideas shaping its future.
