In this episode of the Geomob podcast, Peter Petrik, CEO of Mergin Maps and managing partner at Lutra Consulting, shares his journey from a developer to a leader in the open-source GIS community. He discusses the evolution of Mergin Maps, its features, and its significance in field data collection. The conversation also delves into the business model of open-source GIS, Lutra's contributions to QGIS, and the collaborative culture within the open-source community. Peter highlights real-world applications of Mergin Maps and the importance of community support in the growth of open-source projects.
