This chapter delves into the current funding landscape for commercial open source software, featuring insights from a seasoned founder and investor. Topics discussed include investment strategies, the effects of recent funding challenges, and the ethical implications of evolving open core models.
Joseph Jacks (JJ) is back! We discuss the latest in COSS funding, his thesis for investing in commercial open source companies, the various rug pulls happening out there in open source licensing, and Zuck/Meta’s generosity releasing Llama 3.1 as “open source.”
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