is this open source thing really worth it? (ipc 2016 berlin)

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Is

This Open Source Thing Really Worth it?

Why the heck would you start an Open Source Project?

What does it take to run an Open Source Project?

Robert Lemke

CEO FlownativeProject Founder Neosrobert@flownative.com@robertlemke

Quality

Contribution

Vision

what's your vision for the product?

what's your vision for the project?

Culture

identity, mission, brand.

how do you want to collaborate?

Communication

Communication inside <

How do you keep everyone updated and foster participation?

Communication outside >

Support

Documentation

Infrastructure

Collaboration & Partnerships

Conferences, Sprints, Meetups

Finances

Business Models

Open Core Model Crippleware

Delayed Open Sourcing Consulting

Development SaaS SLAs

Legal

The founder’s role?

don't give away control too early

don't be afraid of giving away control

Is it worth it?

robert@flownative.com www.flownative.com

@robertlemke

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