GigaOm is funded by TrueVentures, and Automattic (WordPress's company trading name) is also TrueVentures back, with one of their partners working as the full-time CEO.
It's not surprising GigaOm is so tightly integrated into Wordpress.com - it's more surprising a competitor like TC now is.
It's not surprising GigaOm is so tightly integrated into Wordpress.com - it's more surprising a competitor like TC now is.