Stereotypes and gender inequality
In most Western societies, people tend to consider men and women equal. Most people … Read more
Hello! Itâs me! Itâs the imposter syndrome!
I was scared to be the CEO of Yoast. I am scared to speak … Read more
The startup trick doesnât exist
It only happens once in a blue moon: Youâll tweak one single thing in … Read more
Explaining something difficult isâŠ. difficult!
It is incredibly hard to explain something complicated. We all remember that teacher in … Read more
The WordPress Community Rocks
I can be rather critical of the WordPress Community. Weâre not perfect. We could … Read more
Joosts and Mariekes
When working at Yoast with my husband, Joost de Valk, I often divide customers … Read more
WordPress – letâs market together
Exploring new horizons in the WordPress community đ How can we join forces for a brighter future?
About employees, job titles, and professional growth
In 2019, I wrote a blog post titled Why your name should be your … Read more
Finding the WordPress Nash Equilibrium
I am a huge fan of John Nash. Do you know him? The movie … Read more
Two types of public speakers
I think there are two types of public speakers. The ones who are just … Read more
Why is open source so very cool?
I am an open source fangirl. And I think it should be celebrated much … Read more
Why raise capital?
In her weekly column, the first of 2024, Marieke speaks about getting investment, or not!
Selling part of your company to investors can spur rapid growth, but it means losing some ownership. If you take investment, choose investors who offer more than money, like valuable advice and market expertise!
Looking back on 2023
In her post, Marieke reflects on the year 2023 and looks forward to 2024.
Open source beyond WordPress
Marieke van de Rakt encourages exploring and learning from other open-source communities beyond WordPress, emphasizing the benefits of such engagement for innovation and addressing common challenges.
Agile all the way
I am a true entrepreneur. I like to do things lean, mean, and quick. … Read more
Gender diversity in the WordPress community versus the WordPress boardrooms
In her post, Marieke van de Rakt discusses the contrast between the gender diversity seen at WordCamp events and the disparity in WordPress boardrooms, highlighting the need for more female representation in leadership roles.
