The Hacking Open Source Business Podcast

Matt Yonkovit & Avi Press
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The Hacking Open Source Business Podcast

Join us as Matt Yonkovit and Avi Press talk about all the ins and outs of running an open source business. If you are an executive at an open source company, or a project maintainer, Avi and Matt dive into the current news, trends, and topics that you should know about.The Hacking Open Source Business Podcast is sponsored by scarf.sh!

  1. 06/07/2024

    Why Open Source Companies Struggle: Adam Jacob on Balancing Open Source Values and Business

    In this episode of Hacking Open Source Business, co-hosts Avi Press and Matt Yonkovit are joined by Adam Jacob, CEO of System Initiative and co-founder of Chef. They delve into the complexities of open source commercialization, discussing Adam's experiences and opinions on the subject. Adam shares insights into building a successful open source business, balancing the ideals of open source with business needs, and his vision for System Initiative. Tune in to learn about effective open source ...

    54 min

  2. 01/11/2024

    Is Sentry's FSL the solution to Open Source challenges? w/ Chad Whitacre from Sentry - EP. 35

    Explore the evolution of Sentry's licensing journey with Chad Whitacre in this episode of the Hacking Open Source Business Podcast (Ep. 35). Discover the motivations behind Sentry's shift from the traditional BSD license to the innovative Functional Source License (FSL). Chad delves deep into the challenges of balancing user freedom and developer sustainability in the open source landscape. Gain insights into how Sentry safeguards open source projects and whether the FSL holds the key to achi...

    1h 2m

  3. 09/13/2023

    Investing in Open Source Projects: A Venture Capital Perspective w/ Timothy Chen

    Dive deep into the world of venture capital, open source, and startup investments with Timothy Chen in this episode of the Hacking Open Source Business Podcast. Join hosts Avi Press and Matt Yonkovit in this insightful discussion with Timothy Chen as they explore the intricate landscape of investing in open-source projects, the evolving trends within the software space, and the challenges and possibilities faced by both founders and venture capitalists. Discover the art of VC diligence, marke...

    51 min

  4. 09/06/2023

    Bootstrapping an Open Source Business: Altinity and ClickHouse w/ Robert Hodges - EP 33

    Join hosts Avi Press and Matt Yonkovit in this insightful discussion with Robert Hodges (CEO of Altinity) about bootstrapping a robust open source business that truly adds value to users. In today's dynamic economy, where uncertainties abound, businesses face constant cost pressures and competition from a multitude of evolving technologies. Explore with them topics related to analytics, open-source technology, venture capital, and the art of building a business that delivers unparalleled valu...

    41 min

  5. 08/29/2023

    Keeping Open Source Open: FerretDB's Mission w/ Peter Farkas

    In episode 32 of the Hacking Open Source Business Podcast, hosts Matt Yonkovit (Head of Open Source Strategy at Scarf) and Avi Press (Scarf's CEO) and this week's guest Peter Farkas (FerretDB) unravel the motivations behind the creation of FerretDB, a revolutionary alternative to MongoDB, and the pivotal role licensing changes play in shaping the tech landscape. Learn about MongoDB's unique trajectory amid licensing transitions, dive into the journey of FerretDB's development and first versio...

    50 min

  6. 08/22/2023

    The Complexity of Open Source Business: ReactFlow, Ethical Licensing and Growth w/ John Robb - EP 31

    Step into the evolving landscape of technology, open source, ethics, and growth in episode 31 of the Hacking Open Source Business Podcast. Join host Matt Yonkovit (Head of Open Source Strategy at Scarf) and guest John Robb (Experience Designer at ReactFlow) through this compilation of engaging discussions where they dive into ReactFlow's innovation in dynamic interfaces, the intricacy of open source monetization, and the ethical considerations that shape software distribution. Explore the com...

    43 min

  7. 06/01/2023

    DevRel: Winning the hearts and minds of Developer w/ Laurent Doguin from Couchbase - EP. 30

    Join THE HOSS Matt Yonkovit and his guest Laurent Doguin (Developer Relations and Strategy at Couchbase) in the Hacking Open Source Business Podcast as they explore various aspects of the DevRel role in the Open Source space. From transforming into a developer-friendly organization to the vital connection between Developer Relations (DevRel) and Sales, they discuss strategies, challenges, and future trends. They highlight the importance of understanding different types of developers, optimizi...

    51 min

  8. 05/16/2023

    Raising Venture Capital for Open Source Startups - Insights and Tips - Ep.29

    In this episode od the hacking Open Source Business Podcast, hosts Avi Press and Matt Yonkovit discuss with Amanda "Robby" Robson, a software infra seed investor based in San Francisco, all about investing in open source startups. She shares her journey into tech banking and venture capital, her insights on raising Series A funding for open source companies and discusses the importance of pre-seed and seed stage. She also gets into the difficulties early-stage open source businesses face, the...

    54 min
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Join us as Matt Yonkovit and Avi Press talk about all the ins and outs of running an open source business. If you are an executive at an open source company, or a project maintainer, Avi and Matt dive into the current news, trends, and topics that you should know about.The Hacking Open Source Business Podcast is sponsored by scarf.sh!

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