The Business of Open Source

This special episode of The Business of Open Source with Tatiana Krupenya, CEO of DBeaver, was recorded on site at All Things Open 2024. 

It’s a short conversation, so we addressed one main question: What is the difference between running an open source company versus as proprietary software company? Tatiana says the difference is big — and it’s complicated. 

The bottom line: Your OSS can be your main competitor, and your customers have to really see the value in your commercial offering if you want to make sales.

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If you aren't sure how to talk to your potential customers are about why they should use your commercial offering, you might want to work with me. 

What is The Business of Open Source?

Whether you're a founder of an open source startup, an open source maintainer or just an open source enthusiast, join host Emily Omier as she talks to the people who work at the intersection of open source and business, from startup founders to leaders of open source giants and all the people who help open source startups grow.