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The Craft Of Open Source

Ben Rometsch, CEO, Flagsmith
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Welcome to The Craft of Open Source, hosted by Ben Rometsch, Co-Founder and CEO of Flagsmith. This bi-weekly show is focused on the ins and outs of the Open Source Software Community. Join Ben as he speaks with the brightest minds that have brought us some of the most adopted technologies on earth. Each episode is an interview with creators, maintainers, entrepreneurs, and key contributors to the ... more

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Ben Rometsch chats with Kyle Johnson, co-founder of Flagsmith, about their 11-year journey together in the commercial open-source software (COSS) space. He talks about his transition from engineering to entrepreneur and back again by detailing how he... more

Interview With Malcolm Matalka: Co-Founder, Terrateam

Ben Rometsch chats with Malcolm Matalka, co-founder of Terrateam, to discuss the company’s inception and its eventual shift to open source. Together, they discuss how his frustrations with the cl... more

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Malcolm Matalka
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Chris Villa
Co-Founder of Puck and Measured
Episode: Chris Villa, Co-Founder of Puck & Measured
James McLeod
Open Source Program Lead at NatWest Group, experienced in promoting open source collaboration in financial services.
NatWest Group
Episode: James McLeod: Open Source Program Lead at NatWest Group
Moritz Klack
Co-founder of XYflow and WebKid
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Episode: Moritz Klack & Christopher Möller: Co-Founders, xyflow
Christopher Möller
Co-founder of XYflow and WebKid
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Episode: Moritz Klack & Christopher Möller: Co-Founders, xyflow
Ivan Burazin
Co-founder of Daytona
Daytona
Episode: Ivan Burazin: Co-Founder of Daytona
Chuck Carpenter
Founder of Shepherd Pro and host of Whiskey Web and Whatnot
Shepherd Pro
Episode: Chuck Carpenter: Founder, Shepherd Pro & Host, Whiskey Web and Whatnot
Julius Volz
Co-founder of Prometheus
Episode: Julius Volz, CoFounder of Prometheus
Jonathan Schneider
Co-Founder of Moderne and former engineer at Netflix
Moderne
Episode: Jonathan Schneider: Co-Founder, Moderne

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Ben Rometsch
Co-founder and CEO of Flagsmith, Ben Rometsch hosts interviews that focus on the open source community and discusses critical topics for developers and entrepreneurs alike.

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 14 ratings
  • Such a wealth of knowledge! đź§ 

    This is one of the most insightful open source podcasts that I have ever come across! Ben does such a great job of sharing his own wisdom and I love how he leads meaningful conversations with other industry leaders who bring so much experience to the table. Highly recommend checking this show out - you won’t be disappointed!

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    United States5 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the wealth of knowledge shared by the host and guests, often highlighting the insightful discussions that are both informative and engaging.
The conversations are praised for their relevance to industry trends, providing practical insights that benefit open source developers and entrepreneurs.
Many recommend the show for those interested in the intricacies of open source technology and its implications for modern software development.

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Sam Stepanyan, OWASP London Chapter Leader & OWASP Global Board Member
Q: How do you recommend teams improve their security practices?
Start incorporating security from the design phase and utilize OWASP projects that provide guidelines and resources for secure coding.
Sam Stepanyan, OWASP London Chapter Leader & OWASP Global Board Member
Q: Do you think the general security situation is getting worse?
It depends on the sector; the financial services sector is becoming more secure due to regulations, while startups often neglect security until necessary.
Sam Stepanyan, OWASP London Chapter Leader & OWASP Global Board Member
Q: Can you give the listeners a brief overview of what OWASP is and why they should know about it?
OWASP is a non-profit foundation focused on improving software security worldwide, providing resources and community engagement for securing applications and systems.
Ari Zilka, CEO of MyDecisive.ai
Q: What is MyDecisive?
MyDecisive is an open-source project aimed at providing an observability operating system, which gives enterprises control over their telemetry data without relying solely on cloud solutions.
Ari Zilka, CEO of MyDecisive.ai
Q: Can you tell me a little about the origin story of the project you're working on at the moment?
The origin story of MyDecisive is based on my observations from my past experience in observability at New Relic where I realized that companies had no control over their high-volume telemetry data.

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This bi-weekly show provides an in-depth exploration of the Open Source Software community through interviews with some of its most influential creators, maintainers, and entrepreneurs. Topics often discussed include open source licensing, project inception stories, community building around new projects, and the intersection of business and open-source development. The series uniquely focuses on both the technical and entrepreneurial aspects of open source, profiling widely-used technologies such as React.js, Kubernetes, and TensorFlow, while also addressing the latest industry trends and challenges faced by developers today. It serves as a valuable resource for anyone looking to understand the ecosystem of open source software.

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3. James McLeod
4. Moritz Klack
5. Christopher Möller
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7. Chuck Carpenter
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