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“Akismet started on a $70 dollar-a-month server. Anyone can scrape together $70.”

Quote by Matt Mullenweg

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Matt Mullenweg is an entrepreneur known for his contributions to the open-source software community, particularly as the co-founder of WordPress. His work has had a profound impact on the internet and the world of entrepreneurship. more

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