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In this episode, Whitney and Coté talk with Emily Omier, a consultant specializing in open source strategy and product management for businesses. They discuss the initial reactions and learning curve of new tech entrants to open source, the advantages and potential disadvantages of building a business around open-source software, and the ethical considerations in this space. Emily also goes over her experiences running a conference for open source founders and her insights into the challenges of commercializing open-source projects. They also discuss the importance of security, maintaining a balance between open source ideals and business interests, and practical advice for making open-source business models successful.
You can watch the video of this recording as well, if you prefer that kind of thing.
Find out more about and from Emily: her consultancy; her podcast, The Business of Open Source; LinkedIn; The New Stack writing; and she has a well traveled, IRL-background.
Special Guest: Emily Omier.
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In this episode, Whitney and Coté talk with Emily Omier, a consultant specializing in open source strategy and product management for businesses. They discuss the initial reactions and learning curve of new tech entrants to open source, the advantages and potential disadvantages of building a business around open-source software, and the ethical considerations in this space. Emily also goes over her experiences running a conference for open source founders and her insights into the challenges of commercializing open-source projects. They also discuss the importance of security, maintaining a balance between open source ideals and business interests, and practical advice for making open-source business models successful.
You can watch the video of this recording as well, if you prefer that kind of thing.
Find out more about and from Emily: her consultancy; her podcast, The Business of Open Source; LinkedIn; The New Stack writing; and she has a well traveled, IRL-background.
Special Guest: Emily Omier.
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