This Week in NET

In this special 15th-anniversary episode of This Week in NET, we sit down with Cloudflare co-founders Michelle Zatlyn and Matthew Prince to revisit the early days — from a Harvard Business School project to launching at TechCrunch Disrupt in 2010.
We talk about how culture takes shape, the technical vision of Lee Holloway, and pivotal moments that defined Cloudflare’s journey, as well as where the Internet is headed next.
At the end, don’t miss a special easter egg from the journalist who first covered Cloudflare’s launch.
Follow all Birthday Week 2025 announcements: cloudflare.com/birthday-week

Show Notes

In this special 15th-anniversary episode of This Week in NET, we sit down with Cloudflare co-founders Michelle Zatlyn and Matthew Prince to revisit the early days — from a Harvard Business School project to launching at TechCrunch Disrupt in 2010.

We talk about how culture takes shape, the technical vision of Lee Holloway, and pivotal moments that defined Cloudflare’s journey, as well as where the Internet is headed next. At the end, don’t miss a special easter egg from the journalist who first covered Cloudflare’s launch.

Follow all Birthday Week 2025 announcements: cloudflare.com/birthday-week

What is This Week in NET?

This Week in NET is Cloudflare’s weekly roundup exploring the Internet’s past, present, and future. Hosted by João Tomé with expert guests, it shares insights that matter to developers, businesses, and Internet enthusiasts alike.

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