The Business of Open Source

This page features a video discussion about open source software sustainability and monetization strategies. Joost de Valk and Marieke van de Rakt presented on this topic, exploring why business models matter for open source project longevity.

The presentation, titled “Thrive for the Future: The Business of Open Source,” was delivered at WordCamp US in Nashville (2018) and is available on WordPress.tv.

Key Theme: The speakers address the critical intersection of open source development and financial sustainability, arguing that “monetization is an important part of sustainability” for open source initiatives.