Published Jan 12, 2021

E1: From Open Source at InfluxData to Closed Source at EraDB

Todd Persen, Co-founder and CEO of Era Software, explores the transition from open source at InfluxData to closed source at EraDB, delving into community engagement, strategic decision-making, and monetization strategies while highlighting the impact of these shifts on business models and partnerships.

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E1: From Open Source at InfluxData to Closed Source at EraDB

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Open Source Evolution

Support Agreements Matter

Engaging Open Source Users

Monetizing Open Source

Monetization Strategies

Monetization Strategies

Community Engagement Essentials

Open Source Strategy

Open Source Success

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Community Engagement

Open Source Dynamics

Closed Source Considerations

Monetization Strategies

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Community EngagementTodd Persen discusses strategies for engaging with open source communities and balancing feedback to maintain product focus. He shares insights on the importance of active participation and filtering feedback to align with company goals.

Community Engagement

Open Source DynamicsTodd Persen shares insights on the grassroots strategies that propelled InfluxData's open source project to success. He discusses the importance of community engagement and the metrics used to measure success in the open source ecosystem.

Open Source Dynamics

Closed Source ConsiderationsTodd Persen, Co-founder & CEO of Era Software, shares insights on the strategic decision to transition from open source at InfluxData to a closed-source model at EraDB. He explores the implications of this shift on business models, partnerships, and feedback mechanisms.

Closed Source Considerations

Monetization StrategiesTodd Persen, Co-founder & CEO of Era Software, discusses the complexities of transitioning from open source to closed source models. He shares insights on revenue generation strategies and the challenges faced during this shift.

Monetization Strategies

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