The Man Behind TYPO3: King Kasper’s Inspiring Journey After 2 Decades

We're excited to share highlights from an interview with Kasper Skårhøj, the Father, the King, and the Founder of our beloved TYPO3 CMS. He talks about his TYPO3 journey —from developing a groundbreaking CMS to stepping down as TYPO3's chief developer in 2007. He also opens up about his transition into the world of broadcast technology with SKAARHOJ. King Kasper reflects on his Open-source philosophy, experiences with burnout, and how he's balanced innovation with sustainable growth.

Kasper Skårhøj, geboren am 13. April 1975 in Dänemark, ist ein Visionär, der als Schöpfer und ehemaliger Chefentwickler von TYPO3 bekannt ist, einem der einflussreichsten Open-Source-Content-Management-Systeme der Welt. Anfangs studierte Kasper Ingenieurwissenschaften, konzentrierte sich jedoch bald auf seine Leidenschaft für Webdesign. Im Jahr 1997 begann er TYPO3 für seine Kunden zu entwickeln, das sich schließlich zu einem weit verbreiteten CMS entwickelte, das für seine Flexibilität und Skalierbarkeit bekannt ist. Nachdem er sich von TYPO3 zurückgezogen hatte, gründete Kasper SKAARHOJ, ein Unternehmen, das zu einem führenden Unternehmen in der Rundfunktechnologie geworden ist.

We sincerely thank our TYPO3 community partner, CS2 – the TYPO3 agency from Switzerland, for contributing to this blog. The original version is available in German.

T3Planet is proud to republish it in English to reach a global TYPO3 audience. Here’s what the CS2 team had to say about their interview with Kasper.

“We're grateful that Kasper was sharing his journey. It's fascinating how TYPO3 grew out of a practical need rather than competing with other CMS platforms. His decision to make it open source, driven by his personal values and faith, is inspiring. We appreciate his honesty about the burnout. His shift away from IT and finding new passion in hardware with SKAARHOJ shows real resilience. It’s also great to see how he's maintained his commitment to social impact, like supporting education in Pakistan. Even though he's moved on from CMSs, his innovation and passion clearly continue. ”

Kasper Skårhøj, the visionary behind TYPO3, is truly inspiring. His journey from developing TYPO3 out of a practical necessity to sharing it as an open-source solution reflects a deep passion for innovation, community, and purpose. The T3Planet community is grateful for the foundation Kasper has laid with TYPO3, which has allowed so many businesses, to grow and thrive. His values of openness, adaptability, and innovation continue to resonate with us as we contribute to the TYPO3 ecosystem.

Thank you, Kasper, for inspiring generations of TYPO3 enthusiasts and for setting a path that allows us all to contribute, create, and grow together. Here’s to the future of TYPO3 and beyond!

A heartfelt thank you to Kasper Skårhøj for sharing such valuable insights and reflections on his path from TYPO3 to SKAARHOJ. His journey and thoughts on burnout, innovation, and tech’s social impact are incredibly inspiring. We appreciate his time and openness in discussing his evolution from open-source pioneer to broadcast technology innovator. Once again, we appreciate CS2 for their contribution to the TYPO3 community.

Thank You for reading, we look forward to sharing more interviews soon—stay tuned!