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October 31, 2024
Sara Dornsife
Sara Dornsife
3 Keys to Growing the Adoption of an Open Source Project
April 19, 2023

3 Keys to Growing the Adoption of an Open Source Project

Successful open source projects don't always translate into successful open source businesses. However, by focusing on building a kick-ass product, raising awareness, making the product easier to use, and fostering a strong open source community, you can set the stage for converting users into paying customers.
Matt Yonkovit
Matt Yonkovit
The Most Neglected and Overlooked Open Source Metric: Production Users
March 21, 2023

The Most Neglected and Overlooked Open Source Metric: Production Users

Everyone wants a larger open source user base, but very few people effectively measure its growth. Let’s discuss why.
Matt Yonkovit
Matt Yonkovit
Switching Container Registries With Zero Downtime
March 16, 2023

Switching Container Registries With Zero Downtime

You can use the open source Scarf Gateway to switch hosting providers, container registries, or repositories without impacting end users in the future.
Scarf
Scarf
Understanding Tech Layoffs and the Economy’s Impact on Open Source
March 13, 2023

Understanding Tech Layoffs and the Economy’s Impact on Open Source

What is driving all this tech layoffs? , What is their impact on the open source software industry? We will walk through all the potential reasons from an economic downturn, herd mentality, excessive borrowing and spending due to low interest rates, and growth at all costs as the main reasons behind the layoffs. Companies can continue to grow in this tight economic market if they are focused on optimizing efficiency and sustaining the right growth.
Matt Yonkovit
Matt Yonkovit
Why Downloads are an Essential Metric for Open Source Software Projects
February 3, 2023

Why Downloads are an Essential Metric for Open Source Software Projects

If you're only going to track one thing for your OSS project, track your downloads.
Avi Press
Avi Press
The Open Source Business Metrics Guide
January 4, 2023

The Open Source Business Metrics Guide

How to Build, Grow, and Measure the Success of an Open Source Business
Matt Yonkovit
Matt Yonkovit
Messaging and Positioning Considerations for Introducing an Open Source Product
December 9, 2022

Messaging and Positioning Considerations for Introducing an Open Source Product

At the All Things Open conference, Emily Omier, a seasoned positioning consultant, sat down with Avi Press (Founder and CEO, Scarf) and Matt Yonkovit (The HOSS, Scarf) to discuss how to message, position, and validate your open source product on The Hacking Open Source Business Podcast. You can watch the full episode below or continue reading for a recap.
Scarf
Scarf
How to Get the Attention of an Open Source Software Investor
November 28, 2022

How to Get the Attention of an Open Source Software Investor

On the Hacking Open Source Business podcast, Joseph Jacks aka JJ (Founder, OSS Capital) joins Avi Press (Founder and CEO, Scarf) and Matt Yonkovit (The HOSS, Scarf) to share what you need to know before starting a commercial open source software (COSS) company and how you can set yourself and your project apart in a way that attracts investor funding. As an investor who exclusively focuses on open source startups, JJ provides a VC perspective on what he looks for when evaluating investment opportunities.
Scarf
Scarf
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