PRESS Talks - The 3Q Interview

🚀 PRESS Talks: The 3Q Interview with Mike Stott on WordPress, Zero BS CRM & Lessons from 15 Years in the Industry 💡In this episode of PRESS Talks: The 3Q Interview, Christos Paloukas sits down with Mike Stott, long-time WordPress entrepreneur and creator of Zero BS CRM (now Jetpack CRM), to discuss his journey from finance to tech, building successful WordPress products, and his insights into the evolving ecosystem.🔥 Topics covered:✔️ How Mike transitioned from finance to WordPress development✔️ The story behind Zero BS CRM & its acquisition by Automattic✔️ Lessons learned from building themes, plugins, and CRMs for WordPress✔️ Mike’s experience at WordCamp Asia 2025 – the energy, the community, and what made it special📌 Key Takeaways:🔹 Why simplicity in software is often the key to success🔹 The power of community & listening to users when building products🔹 How WordPress entrepreneurs can spot gaps in the market & create value🔹 Inside WordCamp Asia 2025 – from the vibrant atmosphere to the Jetpack coffee booth buzz📍 Where to find Mike Stott:🌐 Website: https://mikestott.me/X X: https://x.com/mikestottwp💼 LinkedIn: / mike-stott-890aa2305 👉 Like, share, and subscribe to support WordPress community growth!#WordPress #JetpackCRM #WordCampAsia #PressTalks #Pressidium

🚀 PRESS Talks: The 3Q Interview with Ren Stanforth on WordPress, Women in Tech & Community 🌍In this episode of PRESS Talks: The 3Q Interview, Christos Paloukas sits down with Ren Stanforth, WordPress developer and Deputy Manager at CreateIT, to explore her journey in tech, challenges as a woman in the industry, and her experience at WordCamp Asia 2025.🔥 Topics covered:✔️ Ren’s 11-year journey in WordPress & IT✔️ Challenges faced as a Filipina in the tech industry✔️ How WordCamp Asia 2025 reignited her passion for the community📌 Key Takeaways:🔹 Why persistence & community support matter in tech🔹 The impact of diversity & inclusion in WordPress🔹 The power of WordPress events in career growth📍 Where to find Ren Stanforth:🌐 Website: renstanforth.com X X: https://x.com/TheMrsStanforth💼 LinkedIn: / renstanforth 👉 Like, share, and subscribe to support WordPress community growth!#WordPress #WomenInTech #WordCampAsia #3QInterview #PressTalks #Pressidium

In this episode, Christos Paloukas sits down with Prashant Baldha, an experienced WordPress plugin developer, to discuss the art of plugin creation, open-source contributions, and the evolving WordPress ecosystem.🔥 Topics covered:✔️ The journey of a WordPress plugin developer and lessons learned✔️ Challenges and best practices in building successful plugins✔️ The importance of open-source contributions in WordPress✔️ Navigating the WordPress plugin repository and ecosystem📌 Key Takeaways:🔹 What makes a WordPress plugin truly valuable to users🔹 How developers can contribute to and grow within the WordPress ecosystem🔹 Insights into the future of WordPress plugin development📍 Where to find Prashant Baldha:🌐 Website → https://prashantwp.comX Twitter/X → https://x.com/prashant_baldha💼 LinkedIn → / prashant-baldha 📃 WordPress Profile → https://profiles.wordpress.org/pmbaldha/👉 Like, share, and subscribe to support the WordPress community!#WordPress #PluginDevelopment #WordPressPlugins #3QInterview #PressTalks #Pressidium

In this episode, Christos Paloukas sits down with Marcus Burnette, Strategy & Customer Experience at Bluehost, to discuss The WP World—the "community of communities" for WordPress enthusiasts worldwide.🔥 Topics covered: ✔️ The story behind The WP World and The Map that connects WordPress users globally✔️ How WordPress communities are evolving and why they matter✔️ The balance between tech, strategy, and community in WordPress✔️ The future of WordPress networking & meetups📌 Key Takeaways:🔹 Why community connections are vital for WordPress’ future🔹 How Pressers can help shape The WP World project🔹 Amazing features included and yet to come for The WP World📍 Where to find Marcus Burnette:🌐 The WP World → https://thewp.worldX Twitter/X → https://x.com/marcusdburnette💼 LinkedIn → / marcusburnette 👉 Like, share, and subscribe to support WordPress community growth!#WordPress #TheWPWorld #WordPressCommunity #3QInterview #PressTalks #Pressidium

🚀 Welcome to another episode of PRESS Talks: The 3Q Interview, where we bring insightful conversations with the people shaping WordPress and enterprise web development!In this episode, Christos Paloukas sits down with Alex Nitu, Product Manager & Technical Strategist at Crowd Favorite, to discuss:🔥 From developer to product strategist – how Alex transitioned from coding to leading enterprise solutions.🔥 The role of WordPress in large-scale digital experiences – why enterprises choose WordPress for composable DXP.🔥 Bridging the gap between tech and business – the power of communication in IT careers.🔥 The open-source advantage – why Alex believes WordPress and open-source software are the future.📌 Key Takeaways🔹 How enterprise WordPress differs from standard sites🔹 The importance of soft skills in IT leadership🔹 Advice for developers transitioning into product management📍 Where to find Alex Nitu:🌐 Website: alesc.dev💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/al-esc/#WordPress #EnterpriseWordPress #OpenSource #PressTalks #3QInterview