Open Source and Startup Business Models - Commercial Open Source Software Companies

Explore the intersection of open source and startup business models in this 23-minute keynote address by Priyanka Sharma, Director of Technical Evangelism at GitLab and Governing Board Member of CNCF. Gain insights into the challenges faced by commercial open source software companies (COSS) and learn how GitLab has successfully navigated the landscape of hyper clouds. Discover the details of GitLab's buyer-based open core business model and understand how application software development can be monetized effectively in the open source ecosystem. Delve into the positive impact of COSS on the open source community and uncover strategies for building a thriving business in this dynamic environment.

Keynote: Open Source and Startup Business Models - Priyanka Sharma, GitLab