From Project to Profit - Business Models for Startups Developing Open Source Software

Explore various business models for startups developing open source software in this 43-minute conference talk by Heather Meeker from O'Melveny & Myers. Delve into the relationship between open source and the economy, examining concepts like the Koski Index and COSSIC. Learn about different licensing models and avoid common pitfalls in open source business strategies. Discover popular approaches such as maintenance and support, quality control, online services, professional services, and widget frosting. Examine the embargo model, dual licensing, open core model, and source available licensing. Understand the importance of branding and brand identity in open source projects. Gain insights on preparing your project for success, addressing legal and business concerns, implementing contributor license agreements, and establishing a code of conduct.

Introduction
Open Source and the Economy
koski Index
COSSIC
Topics
Business Models Licensing Models
Dont be the Underpants Gnomes
Open Source Business Models
Maintenance and Support
Quality Control
Online Services
Professional Services
Widget Frosting
embargo model
dual licensing
open core model
source available licensing
open core variations
most popular business model
branding
brand identity
getting your project ready
legal and business concerns
contributor license agreement
code of conduct
conclusion