'Tales of an Accidental Leader' with Dries Buytaert: Acquia's New Podcast Series
Open Sauce Podcast, hosted by Tom Bianchi, features Acquia co-founder Dries Buytaert in its third episode, "Tales of an Accidental Leader." The episode delves into Dries Buytaert's journey from his tech beginnings in a dorm room to becoming the founder and CTO of a $300 million software business. This insightful series explores the Drupal project's fascinating evolution and Acquia's founding story.
Listeners can anticipate learning lesser-known facts, such as the origins of the first Drupal meetup in Canada and the early days of Acquia. From Buytaert's encounters with the CIO of the USA at the White House to the company's successful fundraising journey, the podcasts delve into the history and growth of both Drupal and Acquia.
Available to anyone interested in open-source technology and community building, this podcast aims to provide informative and insightful content. Tune in to learn about Buytaert's accidental journey to leadership and the remarkable trajectory of Drupal and Acquia from their beginnings to the present day.
Tom Bianchi is the Senior VP of Product and Solutions Marketing at Acquia. The podcast is serialised at Aquia TV, a landing page where Acquia showcases their video content. Dries Buytaert is the Chief Technology Officer and Chief Strategy Officer at Acquia. He founded Drupal and co-founded Acquia to promote business around Drupal.