Stormy Peters

Can you build a career in open source?

Can you build a career in open source without starting a company? Discover the new funding models making it a sustainable reality for individual contributors.

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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Exploring different business models for open source projects
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Open Source: The Engine of Innovation in the Digital Age

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How companies can ethically promote open source development
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Open Source: The Engine of Innovation in the Digital Age

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Q&A on DevOps, government work, and career advice
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Q&A on DevOps, government work, and career advice

Hosting a modern justice system

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Q&A on career paths and community engagement
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Q&A on career paths and community engagement

How to GitOps your cluster with Flux

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How Codespaces improves open source and security
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How Codespaces improves open source and security

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