My Blog:
Life, Software, and Everything in Between
Writings and musing while working with WordPress and SaaS for the last 10+ years.
Connecting with a Vibrant WordPress Community at WordCamp Asia 2024
As I write this, I am just now getting over the jet lag from returning home from Asia. A 16-hour time difference is no joke! So please…
A Year of Transformation: Engagements, Innovations, and Explorations in 2023
Reflecting on the past year can be difficult because it was such an eventful year. Identifying the highs and lows isn’t straightforward at first glance. Like other…
Unbiased, Unaffiliated, & Unfiltered WordPress News: My New YouTube Adventure
The WordPress community needs good, quality industry news to thrive, compete, and stay informed. While there are good news sources out there, many tend to have an…
Journey to Athens: My Unforgettable Experience at WordCamp Europe 2023
I had the privilege of both attending and sponsoring WordCamp Europe 2023, which took place from June 8th to 10th in the city of Athens, Greece. The…
SolidWP: Our Journey to Rebranding a Long-Established WordPress Brand
Rebranding a large software project is a bit like turning a speedboat versus a cruise ship – it takes much longer to turn the latter, and there’s…
Passionate Ownership and Delicious Burgers: My Investment in Rosemarie’s Burgers
Investing in a restaurant can be a daunting prospect. I’m a software application guy, not a restaurateur. With fierce competition, strict regulations, and demanding quality control standards,…
The Best of 2022: Growing in Life Personally, Physically, and Professionally
Now that 2022 is in the books its time to reflect and look back on the year. And what a year it was! A lot happened in…
Bringing strategy and focus to additional brands: iThemes, Kadence, and Iconic
My main focus has been on GiveWP for the better part of the last 8-years. In that time we have taken the brand from an idea to…
Why I invested in a founder and his business: Vito Peleg and Atarim
It’s common to hear investors talk about investing in founders more so than their solutions. To me, having an excellent founder paired with a project they are…