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The Hacking Open Source Business Podcast Why Open Source Companies Struggle: Adam Jacob on Balancing Open Source Values and BusinessIn this episode of Hacking Open Source Business, co-hosts Avi Press and Matt Yonkovit are joined by Adam Jacob, CEO of System Initiative and co-founder of Chef. They delve into the complexities of open source commercialization, discussing Adam's experiences and opinions on the subject. Adam shares insights into building a successful open source business, balancing the ideals of open source with business needs, and his vision for System Initiative. Tune in to learn about effective open source strategies, the difference between software and products, and the role of trademarks in open source business.Adam Jacob's LinkedIn: / adamjacob

2024-06-0754 min

The Hacking Open Source Business Podcast Is Sentry's FSL the solution to Open Source challenges? w/ Chad Whitacre from Sentry - EP. 35Explore the evolution of Sentry's licensing journey with Chad Whitacre in this episode of the Hacking Open Source Business Podcast (Ep. 35). Discover the motivations behind Sentry's shift from the traditional BSD license to the innovative Functional Source License (FSL). Chad delves deep into the challenges of balancing user freedom and developer sustainability in the open source landscape. Gain insights into how Sentry safeguards open source projects and whether the FSL holds the key to achieving harmony in the dynamic world of open source software. Join us for a thought-provoking conversation on the future of open source licenses and Sentry's...

2024-01-111h 01

The Hacking Open Source Business Podcast Investing in Open Source Projects: A Venture Capital Perspective w/ Timothy ChenDive deep into the world of venture capital, open source, and startup investments with Timothy Chen in this episode of the Hacking Open Source Business Podcast. Join hosts Avi Press and Matt Yonkovit in this insightful discussion with Timothy Chen as they explore the intricate landscape of investing in open-source projects, the evolving trends within the software space, and the challenges and possibilities faced by both founders and venture capitalists. Discover the art of VC diligence, market assessment, and the role of open source in building trust and authentic communities.Checkout our other interviews, clips, and...

2023-09-1351 min

The Hacking Open Source Business Podcast Bootstrapping an Open Source Business: Altinity and ClickHouse w/ Robert Hodges - EP 33Join hosts Avi Press and Matt Yonkovit in this insightful discussion with Robert Hodges (CEO of Altinity) about bootstrapping a robust open source business that truly adds value to users. In today's dynamic economy, where uncertainties abound, businesses face constant cost pressures and competition from a multitude of evolving technologies. Explore with them topics related to analytics, open-source technology, venture capital, and the art of building a business that delivers unparalleled value to its users. Robert Hodges' LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/berkeleybob2105/Altinity: https://altinity.com/ClickHouse: https://clickhouse.com/C...

2023-09-0640 min

The Hacking Open Source Business Podcast Keeping Open Source Open: FerretDB's Mission w/ Peter FarkasIn episode 32 of the Hacking Open Source Business Podcast, hosts Matt Yonkovit (Head of Open Source Strategy at Scarf) and Avi Press (Scarf's CEO) and this week's guest Peter Farkas (FerretDB) unravel the motivations behind the creation of FerretDB, a revolutionary alternative to MongoDB, and the pivotal role licensing changes play in shaping the tech landscape. Learn about MongoDB's unique trajectory amid licensing transitions, dive into the journey of FerretDB's development and first version release, and uncover the dynamic interplay of trust-building, community involvement, and real-world application.Peter Farkas' LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/farkasp/...

2023-08-2950 min

The Hacking Open Source Business Podcast The Complexity of Open Source Business: ReactFlow, Ethical Licensing and Growth w/ John Robb - EP 31Step into the evolving landscape of technology, open source, ethics, and growth in episode 31 of the Hacking Open Source Business Podcast. Join host Matt Yonkovit (Head of Open Source Strategy at Scarf) and guest John Robb (Experience Designer at ReactFlow) through this compilation of engaging discussions where they dive into ReactFlow's innovation in dynamic interfaces, the intricacy of open source monetization, and the ethical considerations that shape software distribution. Explore the complexities of open source business decisions and open source ideals, and delve into the significance of growth that aligns with ethical and sustainable principles. John Robb's L...

2023-08-2242 min

The Hacking Open Source Business Podcast DevRel: Winning the hearts and minds of Developer w/ Laurent Doguin from Couchbase - EP. 30Join THE HOSS Matt Yonkovit and his guest Laurent Doguin (Developer Relations and Strategy at Couchbase) in the Hacking Open Source Business Podcast as they explore various aspects of the DevRel role in the Open Source space. From transforming into a developer-friendly organization to the vital connection between Developer Relations (DevRel) and Sales, they discuss strategies, challenges, and future trends. They highlight the importance of understanding different types of developers, optimizing recruitment, integrating technologies, and collaboration between departments. The podcast also covers topics like community management, technical understanding in sales, and measuring value and metrics.Laurent's LinkedIn...

2023-06-0151 min

The Hacking Open Source Business Podcast Raising Venture Capital for Open Source Startups - Insights and Tips - Ep.29In this episode od the hacking Open Source Business Podcast, hosts Avi Press and Matt Yonkovit discuss with Amanda "Robby" Robson, a software infra seed investor based in San Francisco, all about investing in open source startups. She shares her journey into tech banking and venture capital, her insights on raising Series A funding for open source companies and discusses the importance of pre-seed and seed stage. She also gets into the difficulties early-stage open source businesses face, the evolution of monetization strategies for open-source businesses and much more. Robby’s LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in...

2023-05-1653 min

The Hacking Open Source Business Podcast The Story of Apache Pulsar and StreamNative through Sijie Guo's Perspective - Ep. 28Join HOSS Matt Yonkovit and Scarf CEO Avi Press on the Hacking Open Source Business Podcast as they talk with Sijie Guo, CEO of StreamNative, where he shares his journey with Apache Pulsar and the future of open-source tech. Explore the power of Pulsar, community building, documentation importance, and the balance between open source and commercial value. They also discuss the challenges and learning curves of growing an open-source business. Prioritizing customer demands, delivering value to the majority, and staying aligned with strategic direction are explored as essential considerations. Chapters:00:00 - Introduction01:22 - Rapid F...

2023-05-1152 min

The Hacking Open Source Business Podcast Developer Relations in Open Source - Strategies, Challenges, and Growth w/ Joe Karlsson - EP. 27Explore the world of Developer Relations (DevRel) with Tinybird's Developer Advocate, Joe Karlsson, in this podcast hosted by Matt Yonkovit. Discover key insights into DevRel, the role of Developer Advocates in open-source communities, strategies for content creation, and the importance of a strong online presence. Learn how to navigate challenges, align business goals with community needs, and understand the nuances between users and customers in open-source businesses. From dealing with layoffs to understanding vanity metrics, this podcast series provides a comprehensive understanding of the ever-evolving tech landscape.✦ Joe Karlsson LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joekarlsson/

2023-05-0451 min

The Hacking Open Source Business Podcast Open Source Adoption, DevRel, and FOSS: Learning from Apache Cassandra w/ Patrick McFadin - EP. 26Patrick McFadin, VP of Developer Relations at DataStax and Chief Evangelist for Apache Cassandra, joins the Hacking Open Source Business Podcast on Episode 26 to deep dive into open source. In this episode Patrick talks about:- His time working in open source database community, including Apache Cassandra's journey and upcoming developments.- The role of evangelism and contributors in driving adoption and getting people to try your project.- The challenges and mistakes companies make when commercializing open source, with lessons he has learned from his time in the database community.- How new f...

2023-04-2857 min

The Hacking Open Source Business Podcast The Power of Community in Open Source Business - Lessons from Bagisto w/ Saurav Pathak - EP. 25Saurav Pathak, co-founder and CPO of Bagisto, joins the Hacking Open Source Business Podcast on Episode 25 to discuss his experience with open source, the story behind the creation of Bagisto, and the importance of marketing decisions in the success of an open source project. Saurav highlights the connections and opportunities that open source has provided in his journey as a developer and entrepreneur. Bagisto is an open-source e-commerce platform that fills the gap between developers and the e-commerce ecosystem, and Saurav discusses the technical details around distributing extensions and managing multiple instances. He emphasizes the importance of building a...

2023-04-1955 min

The Hacking Open Source Business Podcast Nithya Ruff from Amazon on Building Successful Open Source Businesses - EP. 24Join us on Ep. 24 of The Hacking Open Source Business Podcast features Nithya Ruff, the Head of Amazon's Open Source Program Office, discussing various aspects of open source with hosts Avi Press and Matt Yonkovit. They cover topics such as the challenges facing open source today, evaluating new open source projects, the importance of Open Source Program Offices (OSPOs) for startups, building successful and sustainable open source businesses, reducing friction for developers, open source diversity, managing diverse talent and competing ideals in open source governance, and Nithya Ruff's role as Chair of the Linux Foundation Board. Throughout the episode...

2023-04-1239 min

The Hacking Open Source Business Podcast Building Communities & Scaling Open Source Startups with Guest Jana IrisJoin us on the Hacking Open Source Business Podcast with our guest Jana Iris, an investor at TQ Ventures, as we dive into the world of community building, startups, and open-source business success. With over 13 years of experience, Jana shares her journey and invaluable insights into early-stage startups, building strong communities, and leveraging user feedback for growth. Learn the importance of being intentional, finding your niche, and balancing community engagement with sustainable business models. Don't miss this episode packed with tips, stories, and expert advice!In this episode, you will learn about:The importance...

2023-04-0647 min

The Hacking Open Source Business Podcast MariaDB Foundation CEO Kaj Arnö on Open Source Sustainability and the Role of FoundationsIn this episode of the Hacking Open Source Business Podcast, Scarf CEO Avi Press and HOSS Matt Yonkovit are joined by Kaj Arnö, CEO of the MariaDB Foundation. They discuss the challenges of managing support expectations in open source projects, including balancing limited resources with important user requests, how non-profit organizations like the Wikimedia Foundation align with open-source goals, and why many organizations use open-source software but don't support it financially.Kaj also discusses the importance of community in open source sustainability and the need for companies to sponsor or promote the software they rely on. Then a...

2023-03-3052 min

The Hacking Open Source Business Podcast Open Source, Developer Retention, Community Over Revenue: w/ Appsmith Founder Nikhil NandagopalWe dig into the fascinating world of open source platform development with Nikhil Nandagopal, one of the founders of Appsmith, in this episode of the Hacking Open Source Business podcast, hosted by Avi Press and Matt Yonkovit. Learn how Appsmith's open core approach allows developers to create powerful applications while addressing the needs of managers and CXOs. Dive into their strategy for balancing core features, user feedback, and value-added features, prioritizing data security over managed hosting. Find out how Appsmith's journey has evolved with user understanding and how open source offers better security, auditing, and self-hosting capabilities. Join us...

2023-03-2250 min

The Hacking Open Source Business Podcast Measuring Success in Open Source: Important Metrics, Sales Tactics, and Commercialization Strategies With Guest Maxim Wheatley MericoMaxim Wheatley from Merico talks about their commercialization strategy that involves open core with a twist, where Dev Stream and Dev Lake remain open source and unmonetized while they identify opportunities to offer managed, hosted versions with paid solutions. They focus on their main product, Merico Analytics, with Dev Stream as an open source package manager to help smaller teams set up a DevOps tool chain and Dev Lake to ensure the right processes and identify hidden bottlenecks. Dev Insight, their open core proprietary product, focuses on contribution analysis, code quality signals, static analysis, and permissions for executive users...

2023-03-141h 02

The Hacking Open Source Business Podcast HOSB - Building a Bootstrapped Open Source Company: Insights from Jetstack Founder & President, Matt BarkerOn this episode of the Hacking #opensource Business podcast, we talk with Matt Barker, the founder, and president of Jetstack. The discussion is about his experience in building a bootstrapped open source company based on his previous work at Canonical and MongoDB. In the interview, Matt talks about sales, business, and open-source technology (Linux, Kubernetes, Mesos, and more!). Matt covers the challenges of selling free open source software, support as a product, retention challenges, and measuring growth and adoption in open source software. Matt also shares his experience in comparing MongoDB and Canonical and starting Jetstack by choosing Kubernetes...

2023-03-0734 min

The Hacking Open Source Business Podcast HOSB: Open Source Growth & Adoption, Event Strategy, OSS Regulation & Funding, & Licensing W/Peter ZaitsevBuckle up the one, and only Peter Zaitsev is back, talking to us from the State of Open Con in London! Peter gives listeners insight into which conferences he attends, how to get chosen to speak, how to grow the adoption at an open source company, shares his thoughts on licensing, and more. He also answers questions like should the government regulate #opensource? Should maintainers be sponsored and funded with public money?00:00:00 Intro: Coming Up00:00:32 From SOOCon23: Welcome Peter Zaitsev to the show00:02:39 How does Peter choose which conferences to attend?00:04:22 As an executive, ho...

2023-02-2852 min

The Hacking Open Source Business Podcast HOSB - Open Source, Sovereign Cloud, & Business with Nextcloud Founder & CEO Frank Karlitschek Ep16Frank Karlitschek shares his open source wisdom and lessons from building Nextcloud. In this episode, we touch on hot topics like the sovereign cloud, avoiding cloud lock in, building and growing a successful bootstrapped open source company, dealing with consumers and large enterprises, and more! Frank has been in the open source industry for many years and has a unique perspective on what works and what doesn't. This is episode 16 of the Hacking Open Source Business Podcast!In this episode:00:00:00 Coming up next on the podcast: VC Expectations00:00:47 Intro: Welcome Frank, CEO of Nextcloud00:01:39 Learning about Ne...

2023-02-2330 min

The Hacking Open Source Business Podcast HOSB - WTF is up with all these Tech Layoffs? Is the Economy Finally Impacting Open Source? Ep15Matt & Avi discuss the current economy and its impact on #opensource. Are the layoffs happening warranted? Short-sighted? or required? Are companies with tens of millions in funding merely using the downturned economy as an excuse to clean house? Tune in and hear the team rant about the current state of affairs!Checkout our other interviews, clips, and videos: https://l.hosbp.com/YoutubeDon’t forget to visit the open-source business community at: https://opensourcebusiness.community/Visit our primary sponsor, Scarf, for tools to help analyze your #opensource growth and a...

2023-02-2136 min

The Hacking Open Source Business Podcast HOSB - From Mesos to Kubernetes: Talking Open Source with D2iQ Founder Ben Hindman ep14Knowing when to expand or pivot your company is about understanding the market and getting the timing right. Ben Hindman founder of D2iQ, joins Avi Press and Matt Yonkovit on episode 14 of the Hacking Open Source Business Podcast and talks about the journey of starting a company around Mesos ( Mesosphere ) to including Kubernetes and rebranding ( D2IQ ). Ben gives us insight into working with foundations, starting a new company, choosing open source, and more! Checkout our other interviews, clips, and videos: https://l.hosbp.com/YoutubeDon’t forget to visit the...

2023-02-1555 min

The Hacking Open Source Business Podcast Open Source Go to Market Strategies, Embracing Community, & Growing Government Use w/ Ian Tien ep13CEO and co-founder of MatterMost stops by the podcast to drop his wisdom and experience around building an open source company, goto market strategies, star trek, the importance of embracing the community, and more! Ian also answers the question we all did not know we needed to be answered: What happens when your open source software accidentally ends up in a highly secure nuclear facility?Checkout our other interviews, clips, and videos: https://l.hosbp.com/YoutubeDon’t forget to visit the open-source business community at: https://opensourcebusiness.community/...

2023-02-0848 min

The Hacking Open Source Business Podcast HOSB - Reaching People & Building Community in the Open Source & Kubernetes Ecosystem w/Bart Farrell Ep12Bart Farrell stops by the podcast to chat about open source, community, Kubernetes, and getting started in open source. Bart comes from a non-traditional background in the tech space but has found a passion for building communities, storytelling, and helping others within the Data in Kubernetes (DOK) community. During our chat, Bart talks about getting started in open source, imposter syndrome, what worked and did not work content-wise, why trust is so important, building a diverse community, and more.Checkout our other interviews, clips, and videos: https://l.hosbp.com/YoutubeDon’t for...

2023-02-0152 min

The Hacking Open Source Business Podcast HOSB - The Best Way to Measure your Open Source Community /w Guest Georg LinkGeorg Link chats about measuring open source communities, how to sell open source, what it's like to grow up in a castle, and more! Welcome to episode 11 of the Hacking Open Source Business Podcast.Checkout our other interviews, clips, and videos: https://l.hosbp.com/YoutubeDon’t forget to visit the open-source business community at: https://opensourcebusiness.community/Visit our primary sponsor, Scarf, for tools to help analyze your #opensource growth and adoption: https://about.scarf.sh/Subscribe to the podcast on your fav...

2023-01-1150 min

The Hacking Open Source Business Podcast HOSB - Open Source In Govt, Software Curation, Security w/ Amanda BrockAmanda Brock joins Avi and Matt for episode of 10 of the Hacking Open Source Business Podcast. Amanda talks to us about the important of open source in government circles, the growing need for software curation, how security of open source is required for critical public infrastructure and more. Amanda also fills us in on her upcoming conference, the State of Open Conference 2023 (https://stateofopencon.com/), and her latest book, the Open Source Law, Policy, and Practice guide.Checkout our other interviews, clips, and videos: https://l.hosbp.com/YoutubeDon’t forget to v...

2023-01-051h 01

The Hacking Open Source Business Podcast HOSB - Random Open Source News: Funding, Layoffs, Bugs, and Fortune Cookies - Ep 9Join Avi and Matt for a dive into recent news in the open source space as they chat in person while together in Oakland California. They discuss the funding tea received for their new venture, how maintainers are getting paid, news of layoffs in the tech space, and more.Checkout our other interviews, clips, and videos: https://l.hosbp.com/YoutubeDon’t forget to visit the open-source business community at: https://opensourcebusiness.community/Visit our primary sponsor, Scarf, for tools to help analyze your #opensource growth and adoption: htt...

2022-12-2131 min

The Hacking Open Source Business Podcast HOSB - DevRel, Contributors, Metrics, & Open Sauced w/ Brian Douglas Episode 8Interested in learning about the impact, momentum, and growth of your contributor base? Brian Douglas stopped by the Hacking Open Source Business Podcast to talk to us about #opensource contributions, measuring those contributions, DevRel, his new company https://opensauced.pizza/, and more! Don't forget to like and subscribe! Checkout our other interviews, clips, and videos: https://l.hosbp.com/YoutubeDon’t forget to visit the open-source business community at: https://opensourcebusiness.community/Visit our primary sponsor, Scarf, for tools to help analyze your #opensource growth and adopt...

2022-12-1449 min

The Hacking Open Source Business Podcast HOSB - Peter Zaitsev Unscripted: Bootstrapping an Open Source Company, When is the time right for a CEO to Step Down, Advice for First Time Execs at Startups! Episode 7Peter Zaitsev joins the Hacking Open Source Business Podcast and goes completely unscripted. He covers everything from bootstrapping an open source startup,open source business models, and even his must have holiday gifts. Peter is the co-founder and former CEO of Percona. He scaled Percona up from 2 people to over 350 people, all without any outside funding. Checkout our other interviews, clips, and videos: https://l.hosbp.com/YoutubeDon’t forget to visit the open-source business community at: https://opensourcebusiness.community/Visit our primary sponsor, Scarf, for tools to help an...

2022-11-3056 min

The Hacking Open Source Business Podcast HOSB - Building a New Open Source Data Platform Company With Tigris Data Founder Ovais TariqIn this episode, we are joined by Tigris Data founder and CEO Ovais Tariq. Ovais shares his experiences and knowledge gained while founding a new open source company. We discuss using open source software to build new open source software, the impact of the economy on fundraising, and more! Episode 6 of the Hacking Open Source Business Podcast is Live!Checkout our other interviews, clips, and videos: https://l.hosbp.com/YoutubeDon’t forget to visit the open-source business community at: https://opensourcebusiness.community/Visit our primary sponsor, Scarf, for...

2022-11-2148 min

The Hacking Open Source Business Podcast HOSB - Chatting about the news of the week: Copilot, Layoffs, Open Source, and MoreTune in to listen to Matt and Avi share their thoughts on the impact of AI on open source, give their opinions on the recent co-pilot lawsuit, chat about the recent round of layoffs at tech companies, and dive into the news of the week in the open source community.Checkout our other interviews, clips, and videos: https://l.hosbp.com/YoutubeDon’t forget to visit the open-source business community at: https://opensourcebusiness.community/Visit our primary sponsor, Scarf, for tools to help analyze your #opensource growth and ad...

2022-11-1527 min

The Hacking Open Source Business Podcast HOSB - Messaging, Positioning, and Figuring out if your Open Source Project Sucks.Live from all things open, Matt & Avi welcome Emily Omier to the Hacking Open Source Business Podcast. Emily and Avi discuss their talk on how to determine if your open source project sucks or not, as well as dig into how to interview users, figure out the position and messaging for your open source project, and more! We hope you will join us!Checkout our other interviews, clips, and videos: https://l.hosbp.com/YoutubeDon’t forget to visit the open-source business community at: https://opensourcebusiness.community/Visit our...

2022-11-0830 min

The Hacking Open Source Business Podcast HOSB - Open Source VC Funding - The Insider View from Joseph Jacks ( OSS Capital )In the 3rd Episode of the Hacking Open Source Business Podcast Joseph Jacks (JJ), the founder of OSS Capital, a VC firm specializing in investments in open source businesses, shares his insider view on building, funding, and growing open source businesses. Avi and Matt ask JJ to cover his investment strategy, what he looks for in founders, how he evaluates business growth, and more! If you are a maintainer thinking about trying to get seed funding, an open source business executive evaluating growth, or an aspiring investor in open source you won't want to miss this episode. C...

2022-10-191h 00

The Hacking Open Source Business Podcast The Heroic Labs Open Source Journey: Moving their Business from Proprietary to Open SourceIn this week's episode, Avi and Matt Talk with Heroic Labs CEO Chris Molozian and the Head of Developer Relations at Heroic Labs, Gabriel Pene. Heroic labs did not start as an #opensource company but moved to #opensource later in the company's lifecycle. Learn about some of the reasons why they made the switch, how they are currently using open source, and how open source has become critical to their product strategy. We discuss how they measure success in the open source space and what surprises they faced along the way. Checkout our other interviews, clips, and vi...

2022-10-0547 min

The Hacking Open Source Business Podcast HOSB - Open Source Companies Dumping Open Source Licenses - Talking AkkaAvi Press and Matt Yonkovit sit down for the first episode of our podcast covering Open Source Business Topics. In this episode we cover companies moving from Open Source Licenses to Non-Open Source Licenses like the BSL. Building an open source business is hard, so is this a natural evolution? or something else? Tune in and listen to our thoughts. Checkout our other interviews, clips, and videos: https://l.hosbp.com/YoutubeDon’t forget to visit the open-source business community at: https://opensourcebusiness.community/Visit our pri...

2022-09-2430 min

The New Stack Podcast Economic Uncertainty and the Open Source EcosystemIn this episode of The New Stack’s On the Road show at Open Source Summit in Austin, Matt Yonkovit, Head of Open Source at Percona, shared his thoughts on how economic uncertainty could affect the open source ecosystem. Open source, of course, is free. So what role does the economic play in whether or not open source software is contributed to, downloaded and used in production? “Generally, open source is considered a bit recession proof,” Yonkovit said. But that doesn’t mean that things won’t change. Over the past several years, the number of open sourc...

2022-06-3014 min

The Business of Open Source A Bird's Eye View of Open Source with Matt YonkovitMatt Yonkovit, Head of Open Source Strategy at Percona, joins me for a conversation about Percona’s work and their robust history in open source. Percona has been at it for 15 years now and Matt’s work there is both prolific and sets him up to be very well informed about open source strategy at large.In this episode, Matt discusses what exactly his job means within the context of Percona, and how he covers down to help both the higher echelons of the company, but also the community. Matt provides an excellent bird's eye...

2022-01-1238 min

Tech Lounge Percona and the future of data with Matt YonkovitI speak with Percona’s Chief Experience Officer to discuss their recent Percona live event, the future of data and how we store and collaborate with it, and what open source means to the company.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/chinchillasqueaks/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chinchillasqueaks.substack.com For show notes and an interactive transcript, visit chrischinchilla.com/podcast/To reach out and say hello, visit chrischinchilla.com/co...

2021-05-2034 min

CHAOSScast Episode 30: Databases, Privacy, and Licenses with Matt YonkovitPanelists Georg Link | Don Marti | Venia Logan Guest Matt Yonkovit Quotes [00:31:22] “We didn’t open source it to get help from the community, to make the product bigger. We open sourced as a freemium strategy; to drive adoption,” quote by MongoDB CEO. [00:37:32] “And I think that hurts the overall willingness for a lot of companies to invest heavily in community because community is a long tail activity. It’s about fostering relationships that last multiple companies. It’s about the fostering relationships that go over many years. And I think...

2021-03-1248 min

Open Source For Business E11 - Matt Yonkovit, Chief Experience Officer at Percona. Matt has 25 years of experience with open source databasesWe had a very fun and engaging chat with Matt Yonkovit who is the Chief Experience Officer at Percona, a service provider for open source databases like MySQL, PostGresQL, MariaDB and RocksDB. In total, Matt's been working with databases and open source for nearly 25 years. Link to transcript: https://openteams.com/landing/podcast-ep-11/ Percona’s Database Performance Blog: https://www.percona.com/blog/ Percona’s Open Source Data Management Survey: https://www.percona.com/open-source-data-management-software-survey Follow OpenTeams on: Twitter: https://twitter.com/openteamsinc LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/open... Face...

2021-01-1149 min

Enterprise Times Open Source databases increasing in popularityAt Percona Live, Enterprise Times talked with Matt Yonkovit, Chief Experience Officer, Percona about their latest survey. It has thrown up some interesting results not least the extraordinary numbers of database instances some customers are running. Yonkovit believes that this is being driven by the move to containerisation with organisations deploying databases to support each […]

2019-10-0123 min