Ben Rometsch

Ben Rometsch, founder of Flagsmith, discusses his journey of building a successful bootstrapped SaaS company in feature flag management. He dives into the importance of open-source contributions, sharing insights on the Open Feature project and its impact on software development standards. Ben reflects on the challenges of balancing sustainable growth without VC pressures and navigating enterprise sales. He also draws fascinating parallels between Brexit and business growth, highlighting mental adaptability and the significance of focusing on core functionalities.

Ben Rometsch, Co-founder of Flagsmith and a leading voice in feature flagging, shares his insights on the evolution and future of this essential development practice. He dives into the concept of Feature Flag-Driven Development and the significance of accurate record-keeping for compliance. The conversation highlights the role of the CNCF project OpenFeature in shaping best practices and discusses how AI could revolutionize feature flag management. Ben also touches on the challenges faced by smaller teams and the necessity of effective implementation.

Ben Rometsch, CEO of Flagsmith, shares his journey of building an open-source feature flagging project and turning it into a full-time SaaS company. He discusses challenges with pricing and monetizing, importance of licensing, and how caring about developer experience sets Flagsmith apart. They also talk about when revenue started to take off, the frustrations of pricing, and the benefits of being an open-source business.