39:34Mathieu Lamiot
VP Engineering, group.one
WordPress Performance, AI, and Engineering
E150 · May 29, 2026Watch

Discover the genius of Simon Duduica, Head of Technology and Co-Founder of both ShortPixel and FastPixel, two of the most powerful optimization tools in the WordPress ecosystem. In this episode, we unpack how Simon’s innovations are helping developers and agencies supercharge site speed, boost performance, and redefine what’s possible with WordPress optimization.
Discover the genius of Simon Duduica, Head of Technology and Co-Founder of both ShortPixel and FastPixel, two of the most powerful optimization tools in the WordPress ecosystem. In this episode, we unpack how Simon’s innovations are helping developers and agencies supercharge site speed, boost performance, and redefine what’s possible with WordPress optimization. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 1:41 - The Launch 9:16 - Challenges in building Short and Fast Pixel 10:39 - Compatibility of teams 12:14 - Team Size 13:21 - Competition 15:16 - Plugins 17: 09 - Hosting 19:04 - Web performance 21:08 - Team Motivation 22:25 - WordCamp Events 24:18 - WordPress in 5years 27:07 - Advice to younger self Visit us: seahawkmedia.com Explore ShortPixel: shortpixel.com | FastPixel: fastpixel.io #WPlegends #WordPress #websiteoptimization #webdevtools #ShortPixel #FastPixel #scaleyoursite Music Credits: Valdez of Crenshaw by Terrace Martin Live Like Legends by Ruelle - Nightcore Remix
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