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Latest blog post is out! Funding in Open Source: A Conversation with @chadwhitacre.com #oss #ossfunding #funding

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Loved this convo with Chad! Open Source is a gift economy #oss #ossfunding

trillion dollar companies are never the small pieces. #OpenSource
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The debate extended to open-source funding: why is Python, a bedrock of modern tech, often underfunded? It sparks questions on who bears the responsibility for sustaining critical infrastructure that benefits countless companies. #OSSFunding 5/6

Funding and sustainability for OSS projects are major concerns. Should the EU invest in existing projects or create new, EU-specific forks? Attracting and retaining talent requires robust, long-term funding strategies. #OSSFunding 3/6

The discussion extended to vital open-source sustainability models. Individual funding and strong community contributions are crucial for projects to remain independent and continue delivering public benefit without relying solely on corporate backing. #OSSFunding 5/6

Funding open-source projects like Penpot is complex. Discussions compared its pricing to Figma, Mattermost, & Gitlab. Open-core, donations, and dual licensing each present unique challenges for long-term sustainability. #OSSFunding 3/6

The discussion highlights a gap: corporations benefiting from OSS should consider providing direct funding or developer time to maintainers, not just bug reports. This shifts from passive consumption to active sustainability partnership. #OSSFunding 3/6

Participants brainstormed diverse solutions for OSS sustainability: from GoFundMe campaigns to establishing a "library clout" metric for investment guidance, or leveraging non-profit/fiscal sponsor models. Exploring new funding avenues is crucial. #OSSFunding 5/6

Current open-source funding models like donations or freemium often fall short. Relying on volunteer labor is unsustainable; a mindset shift is needed to value & properly compensate maintainers. Concerns exist about government control over projects. #OSSFunding 4/6

How to fund critical OSS? Ideas: corporate sponsorships, gov funding, users contributing code/time. Need a shift in community expectations & better support models for volunteer maintainers. #ossfunding 5/6