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Matt Mullenweg makes offer to buy Stewart Brand's houseboat Mirene

WordPress founder announces bid for the vessel after years without a major personal project.

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What to know

  • Mullenweg, WordPress founder, announced a personal purchase offer for the houseboat Mirene, previously owned by biologist Ryan Phelan and futurist Stewart Brand.
  • He frames the acquisition as returning to hands-on, high-maintenance creative work after years without a major personal project.
  • The boat would be berthed at Waldo Point, near his co-work and gym space, and used for blogging and creative endeavors.

“Longevity is all about maintenance, and I'm looking forward to all the lessons Mirene and the ocean will teach as we navigate the weather of the coming years.”

Matt Mullenweg · ma.tt personal blog · Sep 10

Matt MullenwegMatt Mullenweg WordPress founder, prospective buyerStewart Brand Current houseboat ownerRyan Phelan Current houseboat co-owner

Matt Mullenweg makes offer to buy Stewart Brand's houseboat Mirene
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    Mullenweg announces offer to buy houseboat Mirene

    Matt Mullenweg posted a personal announcement that he has made an offer to purchase the houseboat Mirene from Ryan Phelan and Stewart Brand. He framed the acquisition as a return to high-maintenance creative pursuits after several years focused on other endeavors.

    “I've made an offer to buy Ryan Phelan and Stewart Brand's houseboat Mirene.”
    — Matt Mullenweg
    1. 1 outlet Major Life Announcement

      first by Matt Mullenweg, 12d ago

    2. 1 outlet first by HN Frontpage, 12d ago · read ↗