As companies face the challenge of developing sustainable businesses without sacrificing core principles, open source has evolved from a niche approach to software development to a business model for many successful technology companies. The principles of transparency and collaboration have fostered innovation, but balancing these ideals with the practical requirements of running a profitable business is not easy.
Accel partner and industry leader Casey Aylward, Docker CEO Scott Johnston, and Redis CEO Rowan Trollope will take to the SaaS stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 to explore the complexities of operating using an open source business model and share their thoughts on how the landscape will change in the future.
From navigating funding challenges to balancing open source contributions with proprietary offerings, panelists explore the tension between open access and proprietary innovation, share predictions for how the open source landscape will change, and discuss what it takes to build sustainable business models in this rapidly evolving ecosystem.
Meet the panelists
- Casey Aylward is a Partner at Accel, where he focuses 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, a leader in containerization and modern app development, leading the open source ecosystem with a focus on balancing community values and business growth.
- Rowan Trollope is CEO of Redis, leading the company as a leader in real-time data solutions and open source innovation, and shaping the open source ecosystem with extensive experience in software development and cloud computing.
Don’t miss your chance to learn from these pioneers discussing the next phase of open source as a business model at Disrupt 2024 in San Francisco, October 28-30. Secure your spot here to experience this panel and join 10,000+ industry leaders in countless other discussions.
