Exceptional products are shaped by visionary leadership, rigorous expertise, and long-term thinking. We’re honored to welcome Stephen Wolfram as Special Advisor to Automattic.
If you know Stephen, you know the impact of his work. He is one of the world’s most influential thinkers in computation. As the founder of Wolfram Research and the creator of Mathematica, Wolfram|Alpha, and the Wolfram Language, his work has shaped how generations of scientists, engineers, and creators understand and use computation: not just as a tool, but as a way of describing the world.
For decades, Stephen has been committed to a singular vision around computation and knowledge. Also a pioneer in the culture of distributed work, he has been a remote CEO for more than 30 years, while remaining deeply hands-on in product design and development.
Stephen’s connection to Automattic goes back years. He spoke at our Grand Meetup in 2019, and appeared on the Distributed podcast with our CEO Matt Mullenweg. Earlier this year, he engaged with teams and joined conversations as an advisor to Automattic. Now, he will do so in an official capacity.
We’ll share more as the work unfolds. For a deeper look at Stephen’s thinking, we recommend digging into his website—particularly his 2019 essay “Seeking the Productive Life,” which even includes a field-tested setup for hiking outdoors while typing on a laptop. Welcome to Automattic, Stephen!
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