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The Business of Open Source

Emily Omier
Open Source
Open Source Software
Kubernetes
Kubecon
Community Engagement
Database Management
Activepieces
Software Development
Venture Capital
Docker
Developer Tools
User Experience
Saas
CNCF
Continue.dev
Go To Market Strategy
Pricing Strategy
Clickhouse
Cloud Services
Cloud Native Computing Foundation

Whether you're a founder of an open source startup, an open source maintainer or just an open source enthusiast, join host Emily Omier as she talks to the people who work at the intersection of open source and business, from startup founders to leaders of open source giants and all the people who help open source startups grow.

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In this episode of The Business of Open Source, I spoke with Manik Surtani, one of the co-founders of the Agentic AI Foundation and the CTO at the foundation. This is part of the series I’m working on about open source and AI, which started last week... more

The Business of Open Source is back! I’m starting a series about AI and open source this week.

I reached out to Glauber Costa, founder of Turso, after reading a post of his on LinkedIn about how bot-written PRs for their bug bounty program forced th... more

There’s a new episode of The Business of Open Source today! It’s been a while.

I talked with Anais Concepcion about a program she’s been testing at Grist to give free activation codes for the enterprise version of Grist to individuals and small busi... more

This week on The Business of Open Source, I spoke with Tom Hacohen, CEO and founder at Svix. We kicked off the conversation by talking about why Svix is an open core company… but Tom still initially didn’t think he’d be a good guest for the podcast. ... more

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Recent Guests

Anais Concepcion
Co-CEO at Grist
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Episode: Changing Your Price Anchor with Anais Concepcion
Tom Hacohen
Founder and CEO of Svix
Svix
Episode: Earning Trust with Tom Hacohen
Quentin Sinig
Go To Market Lead at Pruna AI
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Episode: Go-To-Market for Open Source Companies with Quentin Sinig
Or Weiss
CEO and founder of permit.io
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Episode: Open Foundations with Or Weis
Rob Taylor
CTO and founder of ChipFlow
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Episode: Straddling open source software and the hardware industry with Rob Taylor
Taco Potze
CEO and co-founder of Open Social
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Episode: The double-edged sword of big initial customers with Taco Potze
Pablo Ruiz-Muzquiz
CEO and co-founder of Penpot, an open source design tool
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Episode: Build for Dual Audiences with Pablo Ruiz-Muzquiz
Alya Abbott
COO of Zulip, leading product and community management efforts
Zulip
Episode: Managing community contributors with Alya Abbott
Nick Veenhof
Director of Contributor Success at GitLab
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Episode: Building a Dual Growth Flywheel at GitLab with Nick Veenhof

Host

Emily Omier
Host of the show focused on the intersection of open source and business, frequently discussing pricing, strategy, trust, and market positioning within OSS ecosystems.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 8 ratings
  • Such a wealth of knowledge! 🧠

    This is such a great resource for anyone interested in the world of open source! No matter the subject, you’re guaranteed to gain something from every episode, and I can’t recommend tuning in for all of Emily and her guests’ tremendous insights enough. 🙌

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    5
    ASobering
    United States4 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Clear emphasis on transparency and trust between vendors and developers.
Deep insights into open source business models that are actionable for founders.
Ambitious guests with practical lessons on community and monetization.
Thoughtful discussions that bridge technical depth with market strategy.

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Open Foundations with Or Weis
Q: Do you think it would be possible to build a company like permit.io without an open source project like OPAL?
Yes, but it would come at a significant cost in terms of marketing efficiency and growth.
Open Foundations with Or Weis
Q: What percentage of OPAL users do you think even know that permit IO exists?
It is very hard to ascertain as most of the marketing efforts are organic, but over 70% reportedly start with the open source offerings before discovering Permit.
The double-edged sword of big initial customers with Taco Potze
Q: What tips do you have for landing large customers?
Balance customization and maintain a strong focus on product development; avoid becoming a service company by addressing larger clients' needs strategically.
The double-edged sword of big initial customers with Taco Potze
Q: Is it necessary to be open source to get those benefits?
While some clients may not care if the product is open source, being open source helps with innovation and maintaining a competitive edge.
The double-edged sword of big initial customers with Taco Potze
Q: What do you get out of being an Open Source company?
It provides freedom, security, and serves as a great marketing engine, attracting clients that specifically want open-source solutions.

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This program consistently centers on the business side of open source, featuring founders, CTOs, and strategic leaders who blend software development with market strategy. Expect conversations around pricing, monetization, governance models for open source projects, and how to balance community input with commercial goals. A standout aspect is the frequent focus on trust with customers, open foundation or open core strategies, and practical guidance for building sustainable open source businesses. Listeners likely include startup founders, product leaders, and developers who want actionable insights into growing and monetizing open source projects without sacrificing community and transparency.

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1. Anais Concepcion
2. Tom Hacohen
3. Quentin Sinig
4. Or Weiss
5. Rob Taylor
6. Taco Potze
7. Pablo Ruiz-Muzquiz
8. Alya Abbott

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