WP Legends

Gautam Khorana

Explore untold stories from the innovators shaping the WordPress ecosystem. The WP Legends Podcast, hosted by Gautam Khorana, features candid conversations with plugin creators, agency founders, page builder pioneers, and thought leaders driving the platform’s future. Meet your host, Gautam Khorana, as he uncovers inspiring journeys and insights from the people building WordPress. Watch the latest episodes and apply to get featured.

  1. Jordan Unegbu: CEO of BoostedHost | Orbit, Hosting Innovation & WordPress Future | E33

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    Jordan Unegbu: CEO of BoostedHost | Orbit, Hosting Innovation & WordPress Future | E33

    In Episode 33 of WP Legends, we sit down with Jordan Unegbu, the young CEO of BoostedHost, a hosting company redefining WordPress infrastructure with Orbit, an AI-powered website builder. From hacking free train rides at just 16 to launching his own hosting company by age 20, Jordan’s story is one of curiosity, resilience, and bold innovation. BoostedHost has quickly gained traction with its performance-driven hosting, customer-first support, and Orbit, a tool that lets anyone create a WordPress site in 60 seconds. In this episode, Jordan discusses his journey from web developer to hosting entrepreneur, overcoming setbacks, and building a brand that prioritizes fairness, transparency, and speed. He also shares his favourite WordPress plugins, why he believes Orbit is a game-changer for small businesses, and how giving customers the ability to choose data centres sets BoostedHost apart. Beyond business, J ordan reveals his vision for the future of WordPress hosting, the role of AI, and even his dream of funding archaeology to uncover the mysteries of human history. Whether you’re an agency, freelancer, or WordPress enthusiast, this episode is packed with insights on hosting, scaling, and building for the future. Drop your thoughts in the comments below! Visit Us: https://seahawkmedia.com Explore BoostedHost: https://boostedhost.com Follow Jordan Unegbu: / jordan-unegbu #WPLegends #JordanUnegbu #BoostedHost #WordPress #Orbit #Seahawkmedia

    29 min
  2. Rahul Bansal: CEO of rtCamp | Enterprise WordPress, AI & Product Innovation| E32

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    Rahul Bansal: CEO of rtCamp | Enterprise WordPress, AI & Product Innovation| E32

    In Episode 32 of WP Legends, we sat down with Rahul Bansal, founder and CEO of rtCamp, one of the most respected enterprise WordPress agencies in the world. A WordPress VIP Gold Partner, rtCamp powers large-scale publishing for brands like Google, Meta, and Al Jazeera, while also driving product innovation. Rahul’s journey is remarkable, from blogging as a student to building an agency of 200+ engineers known for enterprise-first WordPress solutions. Along the way, rtCamp has expanded beyond client services into products like Godam, a WordPress-native DAM for video, and Web Auditor, a no-code site performance tool. In this conversation, Rahul shares how he grew rtCamp into a trusted enterprise partner, why AI won’t be a true differentiator in WordPress, and what the future holds for WordPress in the next five years. He also opens up about the company’s unique training program that turned fresh graduates into core WordPress contributors, his belief in open-source collaboration, and why product-led innovation is key to long-term sustainability. Whether you’re running a WordPress agency, building products, or exploring AI-powered solutions, this episode is full of insights on scaling, leadership, and shaping the next era of WordPress. Drop your thoughts in the comments below! Visit Us: https://seahawkmedia.com Explore rtCamp: https://rtcamp.com Follow Rahul Bansal: / rahul286 #WPLegends #RahulBansal #rtCamp #WordPress #EnterpriseWordPress #SeahawkMedia

    39 min
  3. Zach Hendershot: Founder of Miruni | AI-Powered Smart Edits for WordPress Agencies | E31

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    Zach Hendershot: Founder of Miruni | AI-Powered Smart Edits for WordPress Agencies | E31

    In Episode 31 of WP Legends, we chat with Zach Hendershot, Founder of Miruni, the AI-driven platform revolutionizing how WordPress agencies handle client edit requests. With over 25 years of experience in enterprise SaaS and product design, Zach built Miruni to solve one of the biggest agency headaches, managing endless, unclear client feedback. Instead of chasing screenshots, vague instructions, or messy email threads, Miruni allows clients to leave feedback directly on a live website. Its AI then understands the request, generates a smart preview, and applies the edit with a single click, all while keeping brand styling and layouts intact. Compatible with Gutenberg, Elementor, Breakdance, and other page builders, Miruni is designed to cut through workflow bottlenecks and give agencies back their time. In many cases, it saves teams up to 80% of their editing time, turning what once took hours into minutes. Zach also shares how Miruni balances automation with a human-in-the-loop approach, ensuring full professional control over every change. Whether you’re a freelancer, an agency, or an enterprise team, this episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at how AI is transforming WordPress workflows and client collaboration. Visit Us: https://seahawkmedia.com Explore Miruni: https://www.miruni.io/ Follow Zach: LinkedIn: / zhendershot #WPLegends #ZachHendershot #Miruni #WordPress #SmartEdits #AIAutomation #AgencyGrowth

    34 min
  4. Adrian Spiac: Founder of TranslatePress | From Agency to 400K+ Active Installs | E30

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    Adrian Spiac: Founder of TranslatePress | From Agency to 400K+ Active Installs | E30

    In Episode 30 of WP Legends, we sat down with Adrien, Co-founder of TranslatePress and Cozmos Labs, the team behind some of the most popular WordPress plugins powering multilingual websites, membership platforms, and more. Adrien’s journey began in the early days of WordPress as an agency developer, where he quickly spotted recurring client pain points complex user registrations, clunky membership setups, and difficult translations. This led to building Profile Builder, Paid Member Subscriptions, and ultimately TranslatePress in 2018, now one of the most widely used translation plugins with over 400,000 active installs. In this episode, Adrien shares how TranslatePress disrupted the multilingual WordPress space with a front-end visual editor, SEO-first translation approach, and seamless WooCommerce compatibility. He opens up about growing a fully remote team of 19, acquiring WP Webhooks to strengthen automation for WordPress, and why founders should personally do customer support to stay close to users. We also dive into the role of AI in translations, the future of WordPress over the next 5 years, and why making WordPress more accessible to non-technical users is key to its continued growth. Whether you’re a plugin developer, agency owner, or WordPress enthusiast, this episode explores what it takes to identify real problems, build sustainable products, and scale in the ever-evolving WordPress ecosystem. Drop your thoughts in the comments below! Visit Us: https://seahawkmedia.com Explore TranslatePress: https://translatepress.com Follow Adrien: / adispiac #WPLegends #TranslatePress #WordPress #Multilingual #Plugins #OpenSource #AIFuture

    47 min
  5. Tom Willmot: CEO of Human Made | Scaling WordPress for Enterprise & News UK Migration | E29

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    Tom Willmot: CEO of Human Made | Scaling WordPress for Enterprise & News UK Migration | E29

    In Episode 29 of WP Legends, we sat down with Tom Willmot, Co-founder and CEO of Human Made, the world-renowned WordPress agency trusted by Google, TechCrunch, Capgemini, NASA, the United Nations, and News UK. Tom’s journey began as a self-taught developer experimenting with WordPress in the mid-2000s, and has since evolved into leading one of the most respected enterprise WordPress agencies in the world. From launching Human Made in 2010 to building Altis, an enterprise WordPress platform, his vision has helped redefine what open source can achieve at scale. In this episode, Tom shares the story of migrating the UK’s largest newspaper to WordPress back in 2014, at the time the highest-traffic WordPress site in the world. He discusses the challenges of scaling WordPress for global media, the evolution of enterprise needs, the rise of headless and hybrid architectures, and why open source gives WordPress an edge in the AI-driven future. Whether you’re a WordPress developer, enterprise strategist, or agency owner, this episode dives deep into the realities of scaling open source for billion-dollar brands, governments, and global organizations. Drop your thoughts in the comments below! Visit Us: https://seahawkmedia.com Explore Human Made: https://humanmade.com Follow Tom Willmot: LinkedIn: / tomwillmot #WPLegends #TomWillmot #HumanMade #WordPress #EnterpriseWordPress #OpenSource #HeadlessCMS

    38 min
  6. Anna Hurko: CEO of ‪@Crocoblock‬ | Dynamic No-Code WordPress, AI & Leadership | E28

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    Anna Hurko: CEO of ‪@Crocoblock‬ | Dynamic No-Code WordPress, AI & Leadership | E28

    In Episode 28 of WP Legends, we sat down with Anna Gurko, CEO of Crocoblock, the powerhouse behind JetPlugins trusted by WordPress creators worldwide. Anna’s story is one of resilience, innovation, and people-first leadership. From starting as a business analyst and technical support specialist to becoming CEO, she has spent over a decade shaping products and leading teams. Under her leadership, Crocoblock has grown from a 5-person startup to a fully remote team of 80+, while continuing to deliver powerful tools for no-code WordPress websites. Crocoblock is best known for its JetPlugins suite, a powerful toolkit that helps WordPress users build dynamic, no-code websites with Elementor and Gutenberg. From advanced filters and booking systems to custom post types and front-end controls, Crocoblock makes complex websites simple. In this conversation, Anna shared why Crocoblock only adds AI features that truly add value, how the company expanded beyond Elementor to embrace Gutenberg, and what it means to balance rapid product development with community-driven insights. She also opens up about leading during the challenges of war, the importance of team motivation, and the future of dynamic website building in WordPress. Whether you’re a WordPress agency, plugin developer, or no-code enthusiast, this episode is full of practical insights, leadership lessons, and inspiration for building sustainable WordPress products. Drop your thoughts in the comments below! Visit Us: https://seahawkmedia.com Explore Crocoblock: https://crocoblock.com/ Follow Anna Hurko: LinkedIn: / anna-hurko #WPLegends #AnnaHurko #Crocoblock #WordPress #NoCode

    40 min

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Explore untold stories from the innovators shaping the WordPress ecosystem. The WP Legends Podcast, hosted by Gautam Khorana, features candid conversations with plugin creators, agency founders, page builder pioneers, and thought leaders driving the platform’s future. Meet your host, Gautam Khorana, as he uncovers inspiring journeys and insights from the people building WordPress. Watch the latest episodes and apply to get featured.