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Sustain

SustainOSS
Open Source
Open Source Software
Sustainability
Ethereum Foundation
Ecosystems
Funding Models
Documentation
Artificial Intelligence
Cybersecurity
Python
Open Source Pledge
Rust
Web3
Open Source Technology
Ethereum Protocol
Research Software Alliance
Open Science
Software Packages
Dependency Management
Software Bills Of Materials

Sustain brings together practitioners, sustainers, funders, researchers and maintainers of the open source ecosystem. We have conversations about the health and sustainability of the open source community. We learn about the ins and outs of what ‘open source’ entails in the real world. Open source means so much more than a license; we're interested in talking about how to make sure that the cultur... more

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Guest

Carol Willing | Hugo Bowne-Anderson

Panelist

Richard Littauer

Show Notes

Richard is joined by guests Carol Willing and Hugo Bowne-Anderson for a conversation about AI, open source, and what happens to communities when generating code and c... more

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Guest

Daniel Roe | Matias Capeletto

Panelist

Richard Littauer

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In this episode of Sustain, Richard Littauer sits down with Daniel Roe and Matias “Patak” Capeletto to talk about npmx, the community-built alternative interface for explor... more

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Guest

Vlad-Stefan Harbuz

Panelist

Richard Littauer | Eriol Fox | Abby Cabunoc Mayes

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“Today we’re launching the Software Stewardship Lab.” - Vlad-Stefan

In this episode, Richard, Abby, and Eriol welcome Vlad-Stefan Harbuz - University... more

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Guest

Chelsea Finnie

Panelist

Richard Littauer

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In this episode of Sustain, Richard talks with Chelsea Finnie, Chairperson of Python New Zealand and a Senior Network DevOps Engineer at REANNZ, about the serious behind-the-scenes work r... more

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Recent Guests

Carol Willing
Longtime Python community member; Python Steering Council; PSF Fellow; project Jupiter contributor
Self-employed/Open source
Episode: Episode 294: Carol Willing & Hugo Bowne-Anderson on AI and OSS
Hugo Bowne-Anderson
Expert on AI agents; hosts Vanishing Gradients; active in Python and AI communities
Self-employed
Episode: Episode 294: Carol Willing & Hugo Bowne-Anderson on AI and OSS
Matias Capaleto
Co-steward of NPMX and member of Vite Core team
NPMX / Vite
Episode: Episode 293: Daniel Roe and Matias Capeletto of npmx
Daniel Roe
Member of technical staff at Vercel, former NPMX steward
Vercel
Episode: Episode 293: Daniel Roe and Matias Capeletto of npmx
Vlad-Stefan Harbuz
Executive Director of the Software Stewardship Lab; researcher on open source sustainability
Software Stewardship Lab
Episode: Episode 292: Vlad-Stefan Harbuz: Launching the Software Stewardship Lab
Chelsea Finnie
Chairperson of Python New Zealand (Python NZ)
Python New Zealand
Episode: Episode 291: Chelsea Finnie on PythonNZ
Andrew Nesbitt
Co-founder / maker of Ecosyste.ms
Ecosyste.ms
Episode: Episode 290: Andrew Nesbitt on AI, Transitive Dependencies, and the New Open Source Security Crunch
Courtney Miller
PhD student researching open source sustainability and abandonment
PhD student, previously Ixie; thesis topic on abandonment and sustainable use of OSS
Episode: Episode 289: Courtney Miller on Maintainer Burnout and Software Abandonment
Jeff Young
Director at the OSPO at Georgia Tech
Georgia Institute of Technology
Episode: Episode 288: Uni students and OSS with Jeff Young & Daniel Shown

Hosts

Richard Littauer
Host with long-running involvement in open source governance and sustainability discussions
Eriol Fox
Host with focus on sustainment and OSS discussions, often contributing to OSS governance conversations
Victory Brown
Co-host with emphasis on open source governance and sustainability conversations

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 15 ratings
  • So great

    Wish there was more! I can’t get enough!

    It's really the best. Richard is awesome.

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    eahiv
    United Statesa month ago
  • So great

    Wish there was more! I can’t get enough!

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    eahiv
    United States3 years ago
  • All credit to the most high

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    scootermobes
    United States3 years ago
  • So great

    Wish there was more!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    eahiv
    United States4 years ago
  • Awesome Podcast!!!

    Sustain Podcast, highlights all sustainability and more in this can’t miss podcast! The host and expert guests offer insightful advice and information that is helpful to anyone that listens!

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    roweereyes
    Philippines5 years ago

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Listeners praise practical insights and host expertise in open source health and governance.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode 294: Carol Willing & Hugo Bowne-Anderson on AI and OSS
Q: What would you advise open-source communities that want to work with AI tools but need to do so sustainably?
Start small and engage with existing projects; contribute to documentation or issues, and choose projects where you can actually fit in. If it works, scale your involvement gradually and focus on learning and community fit.
Episode 293: Daniel Roe and Matias Capeletto of npmx
Q: How do you sustain a large open source project financially and organizationally?
By combining grants, sponsorships, and offsite retreats funded by partner companies to keep core developers funded; also by building governance, codes of conduct, and a commons-based approach to ensure contributors feel valued and can stay long-term.
Episode 292: Vlad-Stefan Harbuz: Launching the Software Stewardship Lab
Q: What happens to the funds if a company participates—where does the money go?
Funds are directed to open source maintainers and foundations directly, with the lab providing guidance but not taking custody of the money; this preserves direct support and accountability.
Episode 292: Vlad-Stefan Harbuz: Launching the Software Stewardship Lab
Q: Are you thinking about barriers to entry for larger companies when contributing to the pledge?
Yes, budget, procurement, and legal hurdles can slow large enterprises; the plan is to balance meaningful contribution with practical realities, and to promote genuine commitment rather than superficial compliance.
Episode 289: Courtney Miller on Maintainer Burnout and Software Abandonment
Q: Does AI lead to abandonment of projects in itself, given the new tooling and automation?
AI can both automate maintenance and migration tasks, potentially reducing abandonment, but it can also flood maintainers with low-quality submissions and governance challenges. The discussion suggests that AI should augment, not replace, human judgment and should be integrated with governance and remediation strategies to avoid exacerbating issues.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sustain

What is Sustain about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Sustain focuses on the health and sustainability of the open source ecosystem, bringing together practitioners, sustainers, funders, researchers, and maintainers to discuss governance, funding, burnout, and governance models across diverse OSS projects. Episodes frequently explore practical strategies for sustaining communities, funding open source infrastructure, and improving governance and contributor health, with a strong emphasis on inclusivity, transparency, and real-world impact. Notable is the penchant for bridging academic research, industry practice, and community organizing to address systemic challenges in open source, from regional communities to large ecosystems. This mix makes it valuable for listeners who want actionable ins... more

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1. Carol Willing
2. Hugo Bowne-Anderson
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5. Vlad-Stefan Harbuz
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7. Andrew Nesbitt
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