SXSW 2019

How B Corps Are Leading Open Source

Description:

In a time when trust in technology is in question, B Corps are finding a way to deliver innovative technology to their customers without sacrificing trust: open source. By doing so, these companies are not only establishing a stronger level of trust but also democratizing technology for many. Hear from open source leaders, Zach Burke of Exygy, Jason Wilkinson of Firespring, and John Jones of the Case Foundation in a panel moderated by the Case Foundation’s Jade Floyd.


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Takeaways

  1. What was the genesis of the panelist's open source projects?
  2. Why should a B Corp decide to open source their software rather than sell it?
  3. How does business strategy relate to open source?

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John Jones, VP of Interactive Strategies, The Case Foundation


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  • Event: SXSW
  • Format: Panel
  • Track: Coding & Development
  • Track 2
  • Level: Intermediate


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