

FLOSS Weekly 760: Making Money In Open Source - Adam Jacob, Chef & System Initiative
Dec 6, 2023
Adam Jacob, an open source expert, talks about making money in open source. He discusses pricing out value, the early days of tech nerdism, and the challenges of running open source software. He explains the usage of Chef and the System Initiative, and the shift to a high fidelity model in open source software. Adam Jacob also explores the impact and challenges of building on open source technology for innovation, monetizing open source software, and the importance of recognizing the true value of open source.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Early Days of Tech Nerdism
01:43 • 17min
Introduction to Chef and the System Initiative
19:09 • 10min
Shifting to a High Fidelity Model in Open Source Software
29:07 • 12min
The Power of Building on Open Source for Innovation
41:35 • 3min
Monetizing Open Source Software
44:13 • 27min
Casual Conversation, Training on Google Cloud, and Upcoming Episodes
01:10:53 • 3min