Michael Kessler discusses Wim Coekaerts's impact on his career and his commitment to open-source technology. He emphasizes how Coekaerts, despite working at Oracle, championed open-source principles and inspired Kessler to prioritize transparency and collaboration at his own companies, DevLand AI and sliQue Robotics. Kessler advocates for challenging the status quo, contributing to open-source projects, and fostering a community-driven approach to technology. He believes this approach can counter centralized power structures in the tech industry and build a more equitable digital future.
