The Bootstrapped Founder
292: Josh Pigford — The Open-Source Transformation of Maybe
Feb 7, 2024
Josh Pigford, creator of Maybe and Baremetrics, talks about open-sourcing Maybe, building a community-supported plugin system, considering changing the technology behind his project to Rails, and the reasons people contribute to open-source projects.
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- Creating an open-source financial tool sparked unexpected investment and community interest.
- Finding a balance between novelty and monetization is crucial for long-term success in open-source projects.
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The Journey of Maybe: Building in Public
Josh Pickford, the founder of Maybe, discusses the journey of building a financial software tool in a transparent and open-source manner. He talks about his previous venture, Bear Metrics, and the challenges he faced after running out of funds. He explains the decision to open-source Maybe and the surprising response from the community. Pickford shares insights into the tech stack choices for Maybe and the considerations in rebuilding the infrastructure. He also discusses the funding approach for Maybe, including the crowdfunding campaign and the recent investment. Pickford emphasizes the long-term vision of Maybe, aiming to provide a platform that helps users manage their finances throughout their lifetime.
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