Chris Holmes

Chris Holmes, co-founder and CEO of Greymatter, dives into the intricate landscape of open source and its reputation issues. He discusses why Greymatter doesn’t identify as an open source company despite its involvement in the ecosystem. Holmes addresses customer anxieties over hidden costs tied to enterprise software, the financial sustainability of open source, and contrasts selling to governments versus enterprises. He also shares insights on maintaining the Go Envoy Control Plane and the vital role of transparency in building trust within the tech community.