As companies grapple with the challenge of developing a sustainable business without sacrificing their core principles, open source has evolved from a niche approach to software development into the business model of many successful tech companies. Its principles of transparency and collaboration have fueled innovation, but balancing these ideals with the practical demands of leading a profitable business operation is no easy feat.
Industry leaders Casey Aylward, partner at Accel; Scott Johnston, CEO of Docker; and Rowan Trollope, CEO of Reddis will be on the SaaS Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 to explore the complexities of operating using an open source business model and share their views on upcoming shifts in the landscape.
From navigating funding challenges to balancing open source contributions with proprietary offerings, our panelists will explore the tension between open access and proprietary innovation, share predictions on the shifts in the open source landscape, and discuss what it takes to build a sustainable business model in this rapidly evolving ecosystem.
Meet the panelists
- Casey Aylward is a partner at Accel, focusing on early-stage investments in open source software, cloud-native infrastructure and security startups, and leveraging her technical background and investment expertise to support the next generation of innovative companies.
- Scott Johnston is the CEO of Docker, leading the company at the forefront of containerization and modern app development and driving the open source ecosystem with a focus on balancing community values and business growth.
- Rowan Trollope is the CEO of Redis, guiding the company as a leader in real-time data solutions and open source innovation and drawing on his extensive experience in software development and cloud computing to shape the open source landscape.
Don’t miss the chance to learn from these trailblazers as they discuss what’s next in open source as a business model at Disrupt 2024, taking place in San Francisco from October 28-30. Secure your spot here to experience this panel and join over 10,000 industry leaders in countless other discussions.