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E172 · Oct 30, 2026Watch


In WP Legends Episode 80, we chat with Jesse Friedman, Head of WP Cloud at Automattic, about WP Cloud's cutting-edge infrastructure that powers some of the fastest WordPress experiences online.
Discover WP Cloud's global expansion plans and their transformative impact on the hosting ecosystem.
Jesse also touches on work-life balance, the significance of automatic real-time failover, and the thriving remote culture at Automattic.
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