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Episode 213: Chad Whitacre on Sponsoring $500,000 to Open Source

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The Importance of Giving Back to Open Source

This chapter emphasizes the value exchange between companies and open source software developers, highlighting the need for financial support and investment in open source projects. It discusses the concept of invest on return (IOR) and the role of taxes and corporate social validation in provisionining public goods. The chapter also addresses the lack of visibility and funding for the open source ecosystem, and suggests ways companies can contribute and share their stories.

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