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Here's what Alya Abbott from The Zulip Open Source Project had to say about Open Source Founders Summit: " You guys did an amazing job organizing the event -- it's hard to believe this was the first one! I really appreciate the effort that went into the social events, as those were a big part of the experience." We actually did put a lot of thought and effort into the social events, and Alya isn't the first who's mentioned that as one of the things that made this event unique. OSFS had two goals: 1) give attendees concrete business strategies and tactics related to open source businesses specifically and 2) bring people together and create a community of founders and leaders. The only way to reach that second goal was to leave plenty of room for informal discussions. Curious what it was like? You can see photos here. https://05f5.com/photos. Want to be first to know about the second edition? Scroll all the way down and sign up for the newsletter.

Here are some pics from the Open Source Founders Summit

I know everyone is waiting impatiently for updates about Open Source Founders Summit... and I am here to provide them! Since last Thursday, we've confirmed three more awesome speakers: Alexis Richardson, Gaël Duval and Amandine Le Pape. This means our speaker list is almost complete, since afternoons are going to be dedicated to interactive workshops. And ticket sales are open! If you're an open source founder who's interested in spending two days with other founders working on your business, you should request an invite: https://lnkd.in/eCh5u_mQ. There is some friction in this process, and that's intentional. We want everyone who comes to be really ready to talk seriously about lessons learned, successes, failures, and different approaches to open source businesses. In other words, we'd actually rather not have people making impulse ticket purchases. But also, the kind of honesty we're hoping to get from speakers and attendees isn't possible unless we curate the attendee list to a certain extent. So we want to make sure you're a good fit before sending you the ticket purchase link. Lastly: Remy Bertot and I are definitely building the airplane while flying the airplane, so thank you for a little bit of patience if there's a hiccup. And don't hesitate to ask if you have a question, whether it's about the event structure/content or a more mundane issue like "how do I get an invoice." Not only do you get your question answered, you help us by alerting us to the things we haven't thought about and should have. See you in May!

I'm really happy to be at sysarmy's Nerdearla in Buenos Aires. They are expecting 20,000 in person attendees. Speakers include Jon "maddog" Hall and Douglas Crockford. I'll have the privilege to represent the Open Source Initiative (OSI) to celebrate the 25 years of #opensource at the main auditorium. Here's a summary of my keynote: We'll travel back in time to understand our rich journey so far, and look forward towards the future to reimagine a new world where openness and collaboration prevail. Come along and celebrate with us this very special moment! The open source software label was coined at a strategy session held on February 3rd, 1998 in Palo Alto, California. That same month, the Open Source Initiative (OSI) was founded as a general educational and advocacy organization to raise awareness and adoption for the superiority of an open development process. One of the first tasks undertaken by OSI was to draft the Open Source Definition (OSD). To this day, the OSD is considered a gold standard of open-source licensing. In this session, we'll cover the rich and interconnected history of the Free Software and Open Source movements, and demonstrate how, against all odds, open source has come to "win" the world. But have we really won? Open source has always faced an extraordinary uphill battle: from misinformation and FUD (Fear Uncertainty and Doubt) constantly being spread by the most powerful corporations, to issues around sustainability and inclusion. We'll navigate this rich history of open source and dive right into its future, exploring the several challenges and opportunities ahead, including its key role on fostering collaboration and innovation in emerging areas such as #machinelearning #artificialintelligence. You can also join us online at: https://nerdear.la/

🌐🚀 Exciting times ahead! Next month, I'll be immersing myself in a whirlwind of innovation and cooperation at two pivotal events. First, I'll be attending the OSPO for Good Conference at the United Nations, a platform that's rapidly changing the dialogue on open source within the UN system. This conference is not just about discussing the policies and practices of Open Source Programme Offices (OSPOs); it's about showcasing how OSPOs are catalyzing global cooperation through open source initiatives. The action symposium serves as a high-level coming out party for open source in the UN, offering thematic tracks that delve into the heart of open source policy and showcasing real-world examples of 'open source for good' projects from across the globe. The theme of 'open source networks as enablers of global cooperation' is set to dominate discussions, highlighting the potential of open source to bridge gaps and foster collaboration on a worldwide scale. Following this, I'll be part of the Linux working sessions focused on building open innovation. This is an opportunity to dive deeper into the mechanics of open source, exploring how we can harness its power to drive forward positive change and technological advancements. These events represent a crucial moment in the evolution of open source policy and practice, not just within the UN but globally. I'm thrilled to be part of these conversations and to explore how we can leverage open source to address some of the world's most pressing challenges. Stay tuned for insights, reflections, and the exciting developments that emerge from these gatherings! #OpenSource #GlobalCooperation #UNConference #LinuxWorkshops #InnovationForGood  A huge shoutout to the incredible team at #UWV for making this opportunity possible! Special thanks to @Maarten Jonker and @Patrick Blok for their guidance and support. https://lnkd.in/esYYZbWe

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I've finally submitted my talks for #StateofOpenCon 24... and you should too! I'm also on the CFP committee, so I'm interested to hear which one of the three talks I submitted people are most interested in. They are: 1️⃣Open Source Companies 101. In which I talk about the foundational elements of open source companies and the definition of an open source company. * I actually think this is the talk most needed, but perhaps not most wanted. 2️⃣ How to make your open source project stand out. All about positioning and messaging for open source projects that makes sense and doesn't suck. 3️⃣Walking the tightrope between project and product. All about how to manage the relationship between project, commercial offering and business outcome. Definitely the talk I'm most excited about giving. What do y'all think? Have you submitted yet? https://lnkd.in/eUafk6z8

Yesterday someone forwarded me Forrest Brazeal's newsletter on the case for tech conferences. He made three main points about how to figure out if a tech conference is worth going to: -- Are the speakers known for real-life experience or for talking about stuff? -- Is the event structured to facilitate making connections between attendees? -- Is the information you'll learn at the conference stuff you can easily learn from elsewhere? This is actually a pretty good summary of the things Remy Bertot and I prioritized as we were organizing Open Source Founders Summit. -- We got speakers who had actual experience running open source companies, in many cases for decades. -- I worked personally with the speakers to make sure their talks were unique and actionable, and also to avoid what I'd seen at other conferences, which is a lot of "101-level" talks about open source companies. -- We put a huge amount of thought into both social events and structured, participatory workshops so that people would make new connections and talk to each other -- We restricted attendance to people in leadership in open source companies, so that every single attendee was someone with something to add to the conversation -- We didn't record anything; this was both to make it more of a safe environment for speakers and to encourage more honestly. We didn't get this perfect, and next year we'll be more explicit about following the Chatham House Rule. If you missed it this year, sign up for the mailing list to hear about plans for OSFS year 2 as soon as their at least half-baked --> http://05f5.com/ And check out the newsletter from Forrest here --> https://lnkd.in/ej9cWiXB?

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