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The Changelog: Software Development, Open Source
Understanding the Business Dynamics of Open Source
The speaker emphasizes the importance of distinguishing between the principles and impact of open source software and the business side of it. They highlight the necessity to align incentives of the business model over time to prevent issues as the company grows. Mentioning examples like MongoDB and HashiCorp, the speaker delves into the significance of setting the right price for open source products to ensure sustained growth. They explain the error in not including the zero dollar price in total addressable market calculations, which significantly affects the business's scalability. By focusing on the business dynamics and aligning pricing strategies with target markets, companies like MongoDB achieve substantial success without solely relying on acquiring more customers.
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