John Johnson | CEO of Patmos
The Catholic Entrepreneur
John Johnson, CEO of Patmos Hosting, shares his journey of founding a company that provides censorship-resistant hosting. He discusses the challenges of competing against big tech and the importance of recognizing human dignity. John emphasizes the power of speech and truth and the need for tech to serve humans rather than becoming the end goal. He also highlights the positive reception his company has received and the motivation people have in the fight for free speech. John shares his advice for Catholics in tech and the importance of a liberal arts education. He concludes by discussing his other ventures, including the Albertus Magnus Institute and a wood-fired pizza restaurant. Takeaways * Patmos Hosting provides censorship-resistant hosting and aims to protect clients from censorship by big tech companies. * Tech should serve humans and be a tool for promoting human flourishing, rather than making the tool the end goal. * Recognizing human dignity and seeking alternatives to subordinating oneself to big tech companies is crucial. * A liberal arts education can help individuals excel in tech and other fields by teaching them how to think critically and understand the big picture. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 00:58 Founding Patmos 03:32 Clients and Services 04:47 Day-to-Day Operations 05:23 Overcoming Fear and Competing Against Big Tech 06:23 Tech as a Tool for Human Flourishing 07:16 The Power of Speech and Truth 08:23 Attracting Talent and Cultural Exodus from Silicon Valley 09:03 Recognizing Dignity and Seeking Alternatives 10:06 Balancing Family, Prayer, and Business 10:51 Getting the Word Out and Marketing 12:18 Bootstrapping and Pleasant Surprises 14:37 Future Projects and Plans 15:06 Keeping Up with John Johnson 15:47 Outreach and Making Connections 18:45 Staying and Fighting in California 19:12 Where to Find John Johnson and Patmos 19:41 Conclusion