WP Legends

WP Legends

by Gautam Khorana
EntrepreneurshipTechnology
Season 1
Vin Thomas, Founder & Creative Strategist at Fixel on His Early Days and WordPress VIP Journey | E70
In WP Legends Episode 70, we dive deep into the journey of Vin Thomas, Founder and Creative Strategist at Fixel, a pioneering design and development agency in the WordPress VIP ecosystem. Vin shares his story, from hand-coding in the early days to leading a top-tier digital agency that builds enterprise WordPress websites and the power of WP community. This discussion provides valuable insights for agency owners and tech enthusiasts looking to increase their impact in the digital world. Drop your comments below! Visit Us: https://seahawkmedia.com Explore Fixel and Vin’s website https://wearefixel.com/ https://vinthomas.com/ Follow Vin on: LinkedIn: / vinthomas Facebook: / vinthomas Be sure to check out Cloudways for reliable hosting options: https://www.cloudways.com/en/promo-co... #VinThomas #WordPress #FixelAgency #DigitalDesign #AgencyLife
S1 · E70
Jun 16, 2026
33:12
Adrian Tobey, Founder & Lead Developer of ‪@Groundhogg‬ Inc, on Redefining WordPress CRM | E69
In WP Legends Episode 69, we chat with Adrian Tobey, the Founder and Lead Developer of Groundhogg Inc. Learn about Adrian's journey from agency work to product development, and learn how Groundhogg is transforming the CRM landscape within WordPress. In this episode, Adrian shares his views on balancing power with simplicity, addressing customer needs, and the future of CRM. Drop your comments below! Visit Us: https://seahawkmedia.com https://seahawkmedia.com/directory/gr... Explore Grounhogg and Adrian’s website: https://www.groundhogg.io/ https://adriantobey.com/ Follow Adrian on: LinkedIn: / adriantobey X: https://x.com/adriantobey Facebook: / adrian.tobey.5 YouTube: / groundhogg #AdrianTobey #Groundhogg #WordPress #CRM
S1 · E69
Jun 16, 2026
46:46
Steve Burge, Founder of PublishPress, on Empowering Creators with Publishing Tools | E68
In WP Legends Episode 68, we sit down with Steve Burge, Founder of PublishPress. Steve shares his journey from teaching open-source technologies to developing a trusted suite of publishing tools for WordPress. Learn about the evolution of PublishPress, the challenges of product development, and the future of collaborative publishing in the digital age. Drop your comments below! Visit Us: https://seahawkmedia.com Learn more about PublishPress: https://publishpress.com/partners/Sea... https://seahawkmedia.com/directory/pu... Explore Logtivity, and Steve’s website https://logtivity.io/ https://steveburge.com/ Follow Steve on: LinkedIn: / steveburge #SteveBurge #PublishPress #WordPress #WPPlugins #DigitalPublishing
S1 · E68
Jun 16, 2026
30:47
Vova Feldman, Founder & CEO of Freemius, on WordPress Monetization & AI Innovations | E67
In WP Legends Episode 67, we dive into the inspiring journey of Vova Feldman, Founder & CEO of Freemius. Discover how Vova transformed his early ventures into one of the most trusted monetization platforms for WordPress plugin developers. Vova shares his experience from solo founder to ecosystem builder, the challenges of empowering indie developers, and the future of monetization in the open web. Drop your comments below! Visit Us: https://seahawkmedia.com Explore Freemius: https://r.freemius.com/21450/9453145/ https://seahawkmedia.com/directory/fr... Follow Vova on: LinkedIn: / vovafeldman X: https://x.com/vovafeldman YouTube: / vovafeldman #WordPress #Freemius #VovaFeldman #AI #SaaS #StartupJourney #WPLegends #WPPlugins
S1 · E67
Jun 16, 2026
39:37
Agathe Medvedieff, VP of Marketing at group.one, on Leading WP Rocket, Rank Math, and more | E66
In WP Legends Episode 66, we chat with Agathe Medvedieff, VP of Marketing for the WordPress Ecosystem at group.one. Dive deep into how Agathe's marketing acumen is shaping the future of WordPress performance tools such as ‪@WPRocket_Official‬, ‪@RankMath‬, GTMetrix, and more. Learn about the strategies that have propelled these brands to success, the integration of AI in SEO and web performance, and a glimpse into the future of WordPress in a rapidly evolving digital world. Drop your comments below! Visit Us: https://seahawkmedia.com Explore more about WP Media and Group One: Group One: https://group.one/ WP Media: https://wp-media.me/ WP Rocket: https://seahawkmedia.com/directory/wp... Rank Math: https://seahawkmedia.com/directory/ra... Imagify: https://imagify.io/ Follow Agathe on LinkedIn: / agathe-medvedieff Be sure to check out Cloudways for reliable hosting options: https://www.cloudways.com/en/promo-co...
S1 · E66
Jun 16, 2026
42:26
Derek Ashauer, Founder of AshWebStudio & Conversion Bridge on Conversion Tracking & WordPress | E65
In WP Legends Episode 65, we sit down with Derek Ashauer, Founder of AshWebStudio and Creator of Conversion Bridge, an innovative WordPress plugin designed to ease the complexities of conversion tracking. Discover Derek's transformative journey from client work to product development, the challenges in today's analytics landscape, and the expansive integrations offered by Conversion Bridge. Whether you're a developer, agency, or business owner, gain actionable insights on leveraging data for growth. Drop your comments below! Visit Us: https://seahawkmedia.com Explore Derek's projects: https://www.ashwebstudio.com/ https://wpsunshine.com/ https://conversionbridgewp.com/ Follow Derek on: LinkedIn: / derekashauer Be sure to check out Cloudways for reliable hosting options: https://www.cloudways.com/en/promo-co... #DerekAshauer #WordPress #ConversionBridge #Analytics #WPPlugins #SeahawkMedia #WPLegends
S1 · E65
Jun 11, 2026
36:18
Mark Westguard, Founder of WS Form, on His Journey and Innovations in WordPress Form Building | E64
In WP Legends Episode 64, we sit down with Mark Westguard, the Founder of WS Form. Discover Mark's incredible journey from his early days in the agency world to developing one of the most versatile and powerful form builders for WordPress. In this in-depth conversation, we explore the challenges and triumphs of bringing WS Form to life, the innovative features that set it apart, and the driving force behind its success in the competitive WordPress ecosystem. Drop your comments below! Visit Us: https://seahawkmedia.com Explore Mark's projects: https://wsform.com/ Follow Mark on: LinkedIn: / westguard #MarkWestguard #WSForm #WordPressPlugin #OpenAI #FormBuilder #WPLegends #SeahawkMedia
S1 · E64
Jun 11, 2026
34:39
Killian Dunne, Founder of Telepathic, on Revolutionizing SEO with AI | E63
In WP Legends Episode 63, we dive into the world of AI-driven SEO with Killian Dunne, the Founder of Telepathic. Learn how this innovative platform is transforming content creation and optimization in the digital age. Tune in to explore what it means to be AI-Native, and how Telepathic is setting new benchmarks for marketers, creators, and brands worldwide. Drop your comments below! Visit Us: https://seahawkmedia.com Explore Killian's projects: https://itstelepathic.com/ Follow Killian on: LinkedIn: / killian-dunne #KillianDunne #Telepathic #WPLegends #FutureOfSEO #ArtificialIntelligence #DigitalInnovation
S1 · E63
Jun 11, 2026
30:27
Alex Panagis, Founder & CEO of ScaleMath, on SEO, WordPress, AI, and Scaling SaaS Growth | E62
In WP Legends Episode 62, we sit down with Alex Panagis, Founder & CEO of ScaleMath. From his early days experimenting with SEO to building a robust, prioritized marketing operation for SaaS businesses, Alex shares his journey on what it takes to succeed online. Discover how ScaleMath operates as a fully remote team and the innovative strategies Alex employs to drive long-term growth for leading SaaS companies. Drop your comments below! Visit Us: https://seahawkmedia.com Explore Alex's projects: https://scalemath.com/ https://alexjpanagis.com/ Follow Alex on: LinkedIn: / alexjpanagis X: https://x.com/alexjpanagis #AlexPanagis #ScaleMath #SaaS #Marketing #RemoteTeams #WordPress #Entrepreneurship #WPLegends #SeahawkMedia
S1 · E62
Jun 8, 2026
35:29
Joost de Valk, CEO of Emilia Capital, on Open Source and Investing in the Future of the Web | E61
In WP Legends Episode 61, we sit down with Joost de Valk, CEO of Emilia Capital. Discover Joost's journey from creating one of the most recognized plugins (Yoast SEO) in WordPress history to his focus on investing in the future of the open web. We delve into his thoughts on the current state of the WordPress ecosystem, the importance of fair practices, and the need for decentralized updates. Joost also shares insights on investing in the next generation of startups and pushing the boundaries of WordPress hosting and web infrastructure. Drop your comments below! Visit Us: https://seahawkmedia.com About Joost's Project: https://emilia.capital/ https://joost.blog/ Follow Joost on: LinkedIn: / jdevalk X: https://x.com/jdevalk Be sure to check out Cloudways for reliable hosting options: https://www.cloudways.com/en/promo-co... #JoostdeValk #EmiliaCapital #WordPress #OpenSource #SEO #Sustainability #FAIRProject
S1 · E61
Jun 8, 2026
41:49
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