Adam Wathan
Co-founder of Tailwind Labs and creator of Tailwind CSS, a utility-first CSS framework; discussed running Tailwind Labs, recent layoffs, product strategy, and his founder fitness journey on the episode.
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Apr 1, 2025 • 1h 28min
76: Distribution & Taste w/ Adam Wathan
In this engaging conversation, Adam Wathan, a content creator and educator known for his expertise in UI development, dives deep into a variety of topics. He humorously shares experiences from Disney cruises while discussing the challenges of indie hacking and the reality of $0 MRR. Adam reveals his ambitions for YouTube content, including collaborative projects and innovative strategies for distribution. He also reflects on building educational courses, balancing branding, and navigating the joys and difficulties of parenting, all with a candid and relatable touch.
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Mar 24, 2026 • 50min
Episode 825 | Talking Tailwind CSS and Founder Fitness (with Adam Wathan)
Adam Wathan, co-founder of Tailwind Labs and creator of Tailwind CSS, shares the story of a sharp revenue decline, tough downsizing choices, and how an honest public conversation unexpectedly changed the company’s momentum. He also talks about his founder fitness journey: losing 70 pounds, 15-minute weighted-vest circuits, and tracking strength to stay motivated.
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Mar 26, 2026 • 53min
is AI ruining opensource? (Lost episode)
Taylor Otwell, creator of Laravel, talks PR expectations and maintaining a major framework. Adam Wathan, Tailwind creator and designer-focused engineer, covers contribution norms and when to build your own project. TJ, longtime NeoVim contributor, speaks on refactoring and community trust. Mitchell Hashimoto, maintainer and toolmaker, explains triage, stewardship, and earning trust. They debate AI-driven PRs and real-world contribution workflows.
