The Hacking Open Source Business Podcast

By: Matt Yonkovit & Avi Press
  • Summary

  • Join us as Matt Yonkovit and Avi Press talk about all the ins and outs of running an open source business. If you are an executive at an open source company, or a project maintainer, Avi and Matt dive into the current news, trends, and topics that you should know about.The Hacking Open Source Business Podcast is sponsored by scarf.sh!
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Episodes
  • Why Open Source Companies Struggle: Adam Jacob on Balancing Open Source Values and Business
    Jun 7 2024

    In this episode of Hacking Open Source Business, co-hosts Avi Press and Matt Yonkovit are joined by Adam Jacob, CEO of System Initiative and co-founder of Chef. They delve into the complexities of open source commercialization, discussing Adam's experiences and opinions on the subject. Adam shares insights into building a successful open source business, balancing the ideals of open source with business needs, and his vision for System Initiative. Tune in to learn about effective open source strategies, the difference between software and products, and the role of trademarks in open source business.

    Adam Jacob's LinkedIn: / adamjacob
    System Initiative: https://www.systeminit.com/
    Chef: https://www.chef.io/

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    Don’t forget to visit the open-source business community at: https://opensourcebusiness.community/

    Visit our primary sponsor, Scarf, for tools to help analyze your #opensource growth and adoption: https://about.scarf.sh/

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    54 mins
  • Is Sentry's FSL the solution to Open Source challenges? w/ Chad Whitacre from Sentry - EP. 35
    Jan 11 2024

    Explore the evolution of Sentry's licensing journey with Chad Whitacre in this episode of the Hacking Open Source Business Podcast (Ep. 35). Discover the motivations behind Sentry's shift from the traditional BSD license to the innovative Functional Source License (FSL). Chad delves deep into the challenges of balancing user freedom and developer sustainability in the open source landscape. Gain insights into how Sentry safeguards open source projects and whether the FSL holds the key to achieving harmony in the dynamic world of open source software. Join us for a thought-provoking conversation on the future of open source licenses and Sentry's unique approach to navigating this evolving terrain.

    Chad Whitacre's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chadwhitacre/

    Checkout our other interviews, clips, and videos: https://l.hosbp.com/Youtube

    Don’t forget to visit the open-source business community at: https://opensourcebusiness.community/

    Visit our primary sponsor, Scarf, for tools to help analyze your #opensource growth and adoption: https://about.scarf.sh/

    Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite app:
    Spotify: https://l.hosbp.com/Spotify
    Apple: https://l.hosbp.com/Apple
    Google: https://l.hosbp.com/Google
    Buzzsprout: https://l.hosbp.com/Buzzsprout

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Investing in Open Source Projects: A Venture Capital Perspective w/ Timothy Chen
    Sep 13 2023

    Dive deep into the world of venture capital, open source, and startup investments with Timothy Chen in this episode of the Hacking Open Source Business Podcast. Join hosts Avi Press and Matt Yonkovit in this insightful discussion with Timothy Chen as they explore the intricate landscape of investing in open-source projects, the evolving trends within the software space, and the challenges and possibilities faced by both founders and venture capitalists. Discover the art of VC diligence, market assessment, and the role of open source in building trust and authentic communities.

    Checkout our other interviews, clips, and videos: https://l.hosbp.com/Youtube

    Don’t forget to visit the open-source business community at: https://opensourcebusiness.community/

    Visit our primary sponsor, Scarf, for tools to help analyze your #opensource growth and adoption: https://about.scarf.sh/

    Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite app:
    Spotify: https://l.hosbp.com/Spotify
    Apple: https://l.hosbp.com/Apple
    Google: https://l.hosbp.com/Google
    Buzzsprout: https://l.hosbp.com/Buzzsprout

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    51 mins

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