SXSW 2019
Philanthropy’s New Role In Open Source
Description:
As technology continues to define shifts in society, it is essential that the social sector has access to the best technology. The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and the Case Foundation see a future in this as leaders in creating useful, open source tools for entire sectors to use that open doors for changemakers to unlock innovation, better achieve their missions, and ultimately, change the world. Hear from the Case Foundation, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, and GitHub on how that’s starting to happen.
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Takeaways
- What sort of contributions are foundations making to open source?
- How might this be better than other types of support?
- How can changemakers engage with the open source community?
Speakers
- John Jones, Vice President of Interactive Strategies, The Case Foundation
- Kosta Peric, Deputy Director, Financial Services for the Poor , Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
- Admas Kanyagia, Senior Director of Social Impact, GitHub
Organizer
John Jones, Vice President of Interactive Strategies, The Case Foundation
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