Open source has evolved from a niche approach to software development into the business model of many successful technology companies as companies grapple with the challenge of running sustainable businesses without sacrificing their core principles. Its principles of transparency and collaboration have fostered innovation, but balancing these ideals with the practical demands of running a profitable business can be a challenge.
Industry leaders Accel Partner Casey Aylward, Docker CEO Scott Johnston, and Reddis CEO Rowan Trollope will take to the SaaS stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 to explore the complexities of operating with an open source business model and share their perspective on how the landscape will change in the future.
From navigating funding challenges to balancing open source contributions with proprietary services, panelists will explore the tension between open access and proprietary innovation, share their predictions for the changing open source landscape, and discuss what it will take to build sustainable business models in this rapidly evolving ecosystem.
Meet the Panelists
Casey Aylward is a Partner at Accel focused on early stage investments in open source software, cloud-native infrastructure and security startups, leveraging his technical background and investment expertise to support the next generation of innovative companies. Scott Johnston is CEO of Docker, leading the company at the forefront of containerization and modern app development, advancing the open source ecosystem with an emphasis on balancing community value and business growth. Rowan Trollope is CEO of Redis, leading the company in real-time data solutions and open source innovation, shaping the open source landscape with his deep software development and cloud computing experience.
Don't miss your opportunity to learn from these pioneers as they discuss the future of open source as a business model at Disrupt 2024 in San Francisco from October 28-30. Save your seat here to experience this panel and join countless other discussions with over 10,000 industry leaders.