The Nextcloud Podcast Introducing: the Nextcloud Podcast!
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Jun 10, 2020 
In this engaging discussion, Jan-Christoph Borchardt, a key designer and contributor to Nextcloud, shares insights from his long journey in open-source product design. He recounts the fascinating origins of Nextcloud, discussing the pivotal 2016 fork from ownCloud and the importance of community-driven initiatives. Jan highlights the open-source philosophy, the development of early apps like Contacts and Calendar, and the vital role of privacy in modern services. He also touches on efforts to diversify the community and the challenges of entering the U.S. market.
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Flat, Pragmatic Design Culture
- The design team operates with a flat structure and pragmatic decision‑making.
- Jan‑Christoph says they prefer iterating on one solution to avoid design deadlocks.
Early Team Roots Shaped Nextcloud
- Jan‑Christoph Borchardt describes joining the project early and growing with a small founding group.
- He says most of the original five people remained involved and helped shape Nextcloud's community-driven start.
From ownCloud Support To Open Source Focus
- Jan‑Christoph recounts the company history from ownCloud support offerings to Nextcloud's full open source stance.
- He explains Nextcloud aims to integrate customer projects into the main open source product when sensible.
