Open Source Business Models
Adam discusses the challenges of building a business around open source software, emphasizing that while the code may be free, the surrounding infrastructure—like documentation and marketing—remains proprietary. He highlights the misconceptions many engineers have about open source and the legal intricacies involved in creating a sustainable business model. Additionally, he reflects on the difficulty of convincing investors to support a purely open source approach, which often clashes with traditional expectations of profitability.In this clip
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