Matt Mullenweg: ‘All Roads Lead to Om’
Matt Mullenweg remembers Om as a deeply curious person who connected with everyone he met, from baristas to world travelers. He highlights Om's pursuit of craft and quality in everything he did, and shares a list of links to other tributes.
Background
Om Malik, founder of the influential tech blog GigaOm and a legendary figure in Silicon Valley journalism, has died. This post is a tribute by Matt Mullenweg — the co-founder of WordPress and CEO of Automattic (WordPress.com, WooCommerce, Tumblr). Mullenweg and Malik were close friends and frequent travel companions. Malik was known for his encyclopedic knowledge of the tech industry, his deep curiosity about people and craft, and his ability to spot important trends early. GigaOm was one of the defining tech blogs of the 2000s, covering startups, venture capital, and telecom with a distinctive voice. Mullenweg's post also links to a collection of remembrances from others in the tech community. "Om Forever" here plays on Malik's name and the idea that his influence endures.