As to the why, having a strong and viable alternative like WP discourages others and Py community does like creating their own software, see the number of alternatives to flask.
There is some merit in the article & story, however
-The startup ends up with no engineer & lots of openings and time spent hiring for a year.
-In a startup, one is trying to change the world with the product and change themselves, this is opening another battlefront, on recruiting, trying to change the world of hiring instead of changing to adapt to the world.
-Possibility for Quiet without headphones, we share offices.
-Table converts to standing. Good for easing the stress.
-Coffee, Snacks, Fruits are useful.
-View with nice Green Trees outside.