How has DreamHost stayed independent for over 25 years? Can privacy and open source still give hosting an edge? Does creativity matter more than capital in the long run? And what keeps a founder-led company relevant in a commoditized industry?
My guest is Dallas Kashuba, co-founder of DreamHost, one of the few large hosting companies still fully bootstrapped and founder-led. Dallas shares how “follow the fun” became a business philosophy, why privacy and open source still define their DNA, and what hosting providers must understand to stay relevant in the age of AI.
Learn more:
- DreamHost website: https://www.dreamhost.com/
- Listen to Dallas music: https://soundcloud.com/idallas