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Episode 465: The Big Blue Burger Buffet
Software Defined Talk
Challenges and Strategies in Building an Open-Source Company
The chapter delves into the challenges and risks of establishing a successful open-source business, cautioning against over-reliance on venture capital and highlighting the importance of financial independence. It discusses the motivations behind open source ventures, questioning the long-term sustainability and the trend of project maintainers working at large cloud providers. Strategies for starting an infrastructure or software business focusing on customer value and payment validation are explored, emphasizing the need for careful consideration before adopting an open-source model.
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