TechCrunch has announced that Matt Mullenweg, co-founder of WordPress, will be a speaker at TechCrunch Disrupt 2024. Known for creating a platform that powers over 40% of websites, Mullenweg also leads Automattic, valued at $7.5 billion in 2021. His journey from a jazz enthusiast to a prominent figure in open source software highlights significant milestones and challenges, including the recent struggles with Tumblr and a legal dispute with WP Engine. Attendees can expect discussions on the future of WordPress and insights into his entrepreneurial path.