Whether you're a founder of an open source startup, an open source maintainer or just an open source enthusiast, join host Emily Omier as she talks to the people who work at the intersection of open source and business, from startup founders to leaders of open source giants and all the people who help open source startups grow.

The Business of Open Source
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Whether you're a founder of an open source startup, an open source maintainer or just an open source enthusiast, join host Emily Omier as she talks to the people who work at the intersection of open source and business, from startup founders to leaders of open source giants and all the people who help open source startups grow.
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Recent Episodes

July 6, 2026
From Closed to Open: Shortening Sales Cycles with Stephen Goldberg
Host Emily Omier interviews Stephen Goldberg, co-founder of Harper, about transitioning from closed to open source and shortening sales cycles.

July 2, 2026
Does AI Make Open Core Models More Difficult? with Sam Alba
Host [Host Name] interviews Sam Alba, co-founder of Mendral, about how AI impacts the open core model and developer tools marketplace, offering insights into separating hype from real value.

June 22, 2026
Closed to Open Source Series: Doing Open Source "Right" with Ethan Arrowood
Ethan Arrowood, head of open source engineering at Harper, discusses Harper's strategic transition from a closed-source to an open-source company, highlighting business benefits of community building.
275 total episodes available with 29 transcripts
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Manik Surtani
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Glauber Costa
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Pablo Ruiz-Muzquiz
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