

The Business of QGIS Development
Dec 20, 2023
Nyall Dawson, QGIS developer and founder of North Road, shares his journey into geospatial, discussing the satisfaction of contributing to QGIS development, pricing challenges for freelancers, transitioning to full-time consulting, and the collaborative nature of the open-source industry.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Exploring Open Source Geospatial Work and QGIS Development
02:24 • 2min
Satisfaction Found in Contributing to QGIS Development
04:30 • 16min
Navigating Pricing Challenges as a Freelancer
20:47 • 4min
Transitioning to Full-Time Open Source Consulting
24:20 • 6min
Decision-making in Work Selection and Collaborative Nature of Open-source Software Industry
30:16 • 2min
Exploring Self-Employment in QGIS Development and Open-Source Projects
32:41 • 17min
Proving Worth and Getting Paid for Passionate Work in the QGIS Community
49:29 • 3min