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200: Tech Tales FoundFrom Game Engines to Secure Communication: The Surprising Rise of MattermostMattermost began not as a communication platform, but as a solution born from frustration within the gaming industry. Originally part of SpinPunch, an HTML5 game engine developer, its messaging tools were repurposed when co-founders Ian Tien and Corey Hulen faced repeated issues with proprietary chat systems that locked away their data and offered no control. In 2015, they pivoted entirely, launching Mattermost as an open-source project designed for secure, self-hosted team communication. Unlike mainstream platforms like Slack, Mattermost offers users full control over their data, allowing organizations to host it on private servers behind firewalls, ensuring compliance, security, and autonomy...2025-06-1225 min
Open Source VoicesEpisode 28: Corey Hulen - CTO and Co-Founder of MattermostCorey Hulen
Corey Hulen is the CTO and Co-Founder of Mattermost
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coreyhulen/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/corey_hulen
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Music by ikson: https://www.iksonmusic.comSpecial Guest: Corey Hulen.2022-04-1252 min
Conf42CastWhy Matter Matters MostGuest š¤ Corey Hulen - CTO @ Mattermost
Host šļø Miko Pawlikowski - Author & Speaker2021-07-0129 min
What Matters - A Podcast from MattermostRemotely RemoteWorking remote has become the norm due to many outside factors - but for some, it's been an ideal work situation for years. In this episode, host PJ Hagerty sits down with Mattermost CTO and Co-founder, Corey Hulen to talk about the value of working remotely, what people new to remote work can do to make it easier on themselves, and why it's important to make your bed and put your video on!2021-01-0722 min
Deploy Friday#1: The challenges and opportunities facing tech companies in the time of CoronavirusOur work lives have changed
During this episode, Robert Douglass goes live with the founders of Mattermost, Nextcloud, and Platform.sh to discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the way we live and work.Ā
There is no question that our work lives have been upended dramatically. With children staying home, there are new demands on our time. Most of us no longer commute to the office, and are carving out a place to work in our own homes, where space can be limited. Many of us are also struggling with the lack o...2020-09-2849 min
Business and PhilosophyMattermost with Ian Tien
Chat systems have been a part of software development for decades. Older systems like Pidgin and Yammer were surpassed by newer systems like HipChat. And when Slack was created, it quickly became a part of most software companies. But Slack does not fulfill the needs of every company.
Mattermost is an open-source chat system. Mattermost can be configured to work within enterprises that have strong constraints around compliance and data governance. Whereas Slack is a SaaS product that requires users to send their data to the cloud servers managed by Slack, Mattermost allows the enterprise...2020-01-2744 min
Software Engineering DailyMattermost with Ian TienChat systems have been a part of software development for decades. Older systems like Pidgin and Yammer were surpassed by newer systems like HipChat. And when Slack was created, it quickly became a part of most software companies. But Slack does not fulfill the needs of every company.Mattermost is an open-source chat system. Mattermost can be configured to work within enterprises that have strong constraints around compliance and data governance. Whereas Slack is a SaaS product that requires users to send their data to the cloud servers managed by Slack, Mattermost allows the enterprise to decide...2020-01-2747 min
Homeschooling IRLHomeschooling In Alaska -HIRL Episode 101Have you ever wanted to pack up your kids and take them on the road for a homeschooling adventure?Ā On this episode we interview a family who spent 3 months on the road adventuring in Alaska.
Corey and Jessica Hulen and their 4 childrenĀ drove from their home in California and spent the summer traveling the Alaska Highway. We interview them about how they made this adventure happen, why they did it, what it looked like and the blessings and challenges of traveling and homeschooling for a few months inĀ a 26 foot trailer as a family of six.
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