Scaling DevTools John O'Nolan, Founder of Ghost - the Open Source blogging tool making $7.2m ARR
Nov 14, 2024
John O'Nolan, Founder and CEO of Ghost, a leading open-source blogging platform, shares profound insights on navigating the competitive landscape of blogging. He discusses the benefits of open source for autonomy, its implications in journalism, and the importance of aligning community goals with profitability. John critiques VC funding while exploring sustainable revenue models for journalism. He emphasizes launching projects imperfectly to learn and grow, and highlights the empowering role of AI tools for developers, making coding more accessible.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
The Power and Independence of Open Source in Blogging
02:40 • 2min
Navigating Open Source and Non-Profit Models
05:04 • 27min
Revitalizing Journalism: The Quest for Sustainability
32:14 • 5min
Embracing Imperfection: The Key to Launching Projects
37:36 • 2min
Empowering Developers Through AI Tools
39:45 • 3min