saas.unbound Open source SaaS acquisition: changes and challenges with Emil Ivov @Jitsi
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In episode #41, Anna Nadeina talks with Emil, founder of Jitsi, a set of open-source projects allowing you to create video conferencing solutions that are secure and scalable, it’s also a bunch of APIs and SDKs to power your existing solutions, and it’s a community.
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00:00 - Introduction to Jitsi and Emil's Background
04:55 - The Journey of Building Jitsi
10:06 - Transitioning from Academia to Entrepreneurship
15:08 - The Open Source Model and Its Advantages
20:11 - Navigating Metrics and Accountability in Business
30:01 - Experiences with Acquisitions and Cultural Shifts
47:38 - The Role of Empathy in Legal Negotiations
54:11 - Navigating Open Source Acquisitions
01:03:51 - Finding Fulfillment in Work and Relationships
01:12:49 - Learning from Mistakes and Embracing Change
01:19:35 - Leveraging Team Dynamics for Success
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