Stormy Peters
Can you build a career in open source?
#1about 6 minutes
The impact and challenges of modern open source
Open source software constitutes 90% of all new software, but its success is built on developer passion which often leads to burnout.
#2about 4 minutes
Exploring business models built on open source
Successful open source careers can be built through company acquisitions, creating startups like Red Hat, or collaborating on foundational projects like Kubernetes.
#3about 7 minutes
How GitHub funds developers and projects directly
GitHub experiments with direct funding through the GitHub Accelerator program for projects and GitHub Sponsors for individual and corporate donations.
#4about 7 minutes
The importance of awareness and corporate responsibility
Companies must be aware of the open source software they use, as highlighted by the Heartbleed incident, to provide necessary recognition and financial support.
#5about 2 minutes
New developer tools create new career opportunities
Cloud development environments like Codespaces and AI coding assistants are changing how software is built, creating opportunities for new open source business models.
#6about 3 minutes
A story of persistence and community impact
A personal story illustrates how a seemingly crazy idea, combined with community support and persistence, can lead to significant real-world impact.
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