FOSS is in Jeopardy - Challenges and Solutions for Open Source Sustainability

Explore the challenges and potential solutions for open source software sustainability in this thought-provoking conference talk. Delve into the unique collaboration model of the Scala Center and examine why many other open source technologies struggle to achieve long-term success. Learn about the dangers facing isolated projects and discover strategies to ensure their growth and viability. Investigate the roles of government, academia, corporate enterprises, and community engagement in fostering open source development. Analyze the impact of funding, procurement processes, and vendor management on project sustainability. Consider real-world examples, including Typelevel and enterprise success stories. Gain insights into intellectual property concerns, retirement planning for maintainers, and monetization strategies for open source projects. Reflect on the broader implications for the future of free and open source software (FOSS) and how individuals and organizations can contribute to its continued success.

Intro
Thank you
How many people get paid to write opensource
Travis Brown
Open Source Procurement
Confluent
The Impact Boss
Selling Services
Global Systems integrators
What we cant change
Scala
Closure
Other languages
Ecosystem
Apple
Bountysourcecom
Vendor Management
Enterprise Success
Examples
Comcast
You cant write it again
Intellectual property
Retirement
Open Source Monetization
Maduk
The Thought Process
Who Can Use It