Open Source Leader Series: Financially Supporting Your Open Source Development Work - with Dries Buytaert - Pt. 2

While there are many companies based in open source software that are successfully funding themselves based on consultancy and other services, that’s not necessarily true of individual contributors.As part of our series of talks with Open Source Leaders, Tag1 Consulting’s Managing Director Michael Meyers, VP of Software Engineering Fabian Franz, and Yjs founder Kevin Jahns talk with Drupal's founder, Dries Buytaert about open source projects and communities. This talk focuses on open source project sustainability and funding.Dries talks about some of the key points that made Drupal successful, and how the project and the Drupal Association have changed and pivoted based on challenges like the coronavirus pandemic. Dries also gives some pointers on how he started to sell his project to others, and how that started to change his role in the project over time, from the primary developer to a project head focused on visibility.

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From global technology consulting firm Tag1 Consulting, Tag1 Team Talks are wide-ranging, in-depth conversations about implementing various open-source technologies, including the business prerogatives and technical ins and outs with leading web developers and technologists. Join us as we explore trends in open source. About Tag1 At Tag1, we are redefining the boundaries of digital possibilities. As a leading name in the industry, we are committed to delivering innovative and tailored solutions that meet your specific needs. Our strength lies in our team. We boast a roster of highly skilled professionals, many of whom are principal architects and maintainers of crucial Drupal projects and core initiatives. Their wealth of experience and unique insights drive our success. Our expertise at Tag1 is both broad and deep. We specialize in Enterprise-Scale Web Applications, CMS solutions, Drupal Upgrades and Migrations, and Full Digital Transformations. We also excel in Integrations and Custom Development, ensuring our solutions align with your business objectives. In Infrastructure and Scalability Architecture, we design systems ready to meet current needs and scale with future growth. Our capabilities are diverse, proven, and reliable. Security at Tag1 is a fundamental aspect, not an afterthought. We prioritize safeguarding your digital assets in every solution we deliver. We proudly partner with industry leaders, including Global 500s (Google, Sumitomo), Fortune 500s (Symantec, Albemarle), system integrators (NTT, Capgemini), government agencies (the White House, the European Union), media companies (NY Times, Al Jazeera), educational institutions (Stanford, Smithsonian Institute), not-for-profits (AFL-CIO, ACLU), and more.