The Nextcloud Podcast Nextcloud Podcast N. 17: Insights from CEO and Founder Frank Karlitschek
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Jan 19, 2023 
In this discussion, Frank Karlitschek, Founder and CEO of Nextcloud, dives into the company's recent accomplishments and initiatives. He elaborates on Nextcloud's support for OpenForum Europe and the importance of privacy in the digital landscape. Karlitschek addresses concerns over Microsoft 365's GDPR compliance and discusses recent government bans on major cloud services. He also highlights innovations in Nextcloud Hub 24 and the community's growth. The conversation wraps up with insights on decentralization and upcoming developments in Nextcloud Social.
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Joining European Open Source Advocacy
- OpenForum Europe supports open source lobbying at the European level and Nextcloud joined to amplify that work.
- Frank Karlitschek says public sector advocacy aligns with Nextcloud's mission for digital sovereignty.
Hackathon Produced Org-Chart Feature
- The European Commission-sponsored NextGov hackathon attracted 60+ participants from 33 countries and produced upstreamed features.
- Frank highlights the org-chart contacts feature as a direct result of that hackathon.
How To Start Contributing
- If you want to contribute to Nextcloud, use the relaunch developer docs and starter issues on GitHub to get started.
- Frank Karlitschek recommends videos and tutorials for faster onboarding.