Filippo Valsorda
Full-time open source maintainer, formerly of Google's Go team. Focuses on security, cryptography, and Go.
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Mar 29, 2023 • 1h 4min
A new path to full-time open source (Interview)
Filippo Valsorda, a former Google Go team member turned full-time open source maintainer, shares his journey towards sustainable open source work. He discusses innovative models for nurturing financial health in open source, emphasizing collaboration with corporate sponsors. Filippo also delves into the challenges of maintaining projects like YouTube DL and the vital role of community in supporting open source initiatives. Plus, he offers insights on effective monetization strategies, all while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
Jun 2, 2025 • 1h 18min
Building An Open Source Maintenance Company
Filippo Valsorda, the founder of Geomys and former Go security team lead, teams up with Daniel McCarney, a system security engineer, to delve into the world of open source maintenance. They discuss Geomys' mission to provide stable incomes for maintainers, the challenges in managing projects, and the need for sustainable practices. Personal anecdotes blend with insights on preventing burnout, navigating priorities, and the future of Go and Rust ecosystems. The duo emphasizes community engagement and the importance of maintaining motivation in the ever-evolving tech landscape.
Apr 23, 2024 • 1h 8min
What's new in Go's cryptography libraries: Part 3
Guests Filippo Valsorda, Roland Shoemaker & Nicola Murino discuss TLS advancements in Go's crypto libraries, testing release candidates, SDK generation, post-quantum algorithms, vulnerability analysis, and supporting open source. They also share personal experiences and reflections on technology disconnect, pigeons, rats, and past podcast episodes.
Apr 23, 2024 • 1h 8min
What's new in Go's cryptography libraries: Part 3 (Go Time #313)
Cryptography experts Filippo Valsorda, Roland Shoemaker, and Go programming expert Nicola Murino discuss TLS encryption advancements, bug testing in new cryptographic libraries, innovative code generation for API SDKs, post-quantum algorithms, vulnerability analysis in Go, and the value of supporting open-source software. The chapter ends with random discussions on safes, pigeons, and podcast plans.
Dec 12, 2023 • 1h 12min
What's new in Go's cryptography libraries: Part 2
Filippo Valsorda, Roland Shoemaker, and Nicola Murino continue discussing what's new in Go's cryptography libraries. They cover topics such as NIST standards, post-quantum key exchange, open source language models, implementing a new feature in OpenSSH protocol, Windows 11 test breakage, and even casual conversation about cooking and kitchen setups in different countries.
