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Heather Brunner, CEO of WP Engine: Career Paths, Leadership, and Austin's Momentum

Podcast: Austin Tech Connect: The Podcast For The Austin Technology Ecosystem, Business Leaders, and Tech Entrepreneurs!
Published: May 21, 2025
Duration seconds: 2526
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Summary

Heather Brunner, CEO of WP Engine, joins this week's episode of Austin Tech Connect . In this insightful conversation, Heather shares her remarkable career journey and the continued growth and innovation happening at WP Engine. She and host Thom Singer dive into a candid discussion about the Austin tech ecosystem—highlighting the strength, momentum, and close-knit nature of the community. They address recent media portrayals of Austin's tech scene and offer a grounded perspective on the real story: Austin is thriving, evolving, and more connected than ever.