In this episode of The Digital Executive, host Brian Thomas chats with Quentin de Quelen, CEO of Meilisearch. Quentin shares how his early roots in a small French village and his father’s carpentry business sparked a lifelong passion for building — from three-story huts as a child to innovative software solutions. His journey from developer to CEO offers a candid look at the adaptability required to lead a fast-growing tech company.

Quentin also dives into why Meilisearch chose an open source path and how that choice powers its global, remote-first model and community-driven innovation. He offers insights on navigating rapid changes in search technology while staying aligned with customer needs and future trends.  Don’t miss this episode if you’re curious about leadership, open source, or the future of search.