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Navigating Open Source Success with Ludovic Dubost: Insights into XWiki's Journey
Nov 4, 2024
46:29
Show notes at https://carlanderson.xyz/saas-growth/episode-18
In this episode of the SaaS Growth Podcast, host Carl interviews Ludovic Dubost, founder and CEO of XWiki, an open-source wiki platform that recently celebrated its 20th anniversary.
Ludovic discusses the origins of XWiki, the decision to make the software open source, and the challenges and strategies in building a profitable open-source business. He emphasizes the importance of ethical business practices, transparency with employees and clients, and the role of community in open-source development.
Ludovic also highlights the impact of open source on individual and national sovereignty and introduces CryptPad, a product offering end-to-end encrypted collaborative tools. The conversation covers aspects like engaging clients in software development, maintaining a balance between customization and core functionality, and the significance of wikis in enhancing organizational collaboration.
In this episode of the SaaS Growth Podcast, host Carl interviews Ludovic Dubost, founder and CEO of XWiki, an open-source wiki platform that recently celebrated its 20th anniversary.
Ludovic discusses the origins of XWiki, the decision to make the software open source, and the challenges and strategies in building a profitable open-source business. He emphasizes the importance of ethical business practices, transparency with employees and clients, and the role of community in open-source development.
Ludovic also highlights the impact of open source on individual and national sovereignty and introduces CryptPad, a product offering end-to-end encrypted collaborative tools. The conversation covers aspects like engaging clients in software development, maintaining a balance between customization and core functionality, and the significance of wikis in enhancing organizational collaboration.
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