February 14 Linux Talks @Burnaby Public Library)
Topic: Can You Actually Build a Startup on Open Source?
Speakers: Marko Sarunac, founder of IncudoLABS. Vancouver, BC.
Host: Marcelo Pinheiro, Host of OsProgramadores (Brazil / Canada / Global)
Description: We have all asked the same question - can I actually use Open Source for a Startup? This is a candid, sit-down interview with Marko Sarunac, founder of IncudoLABS. Marko pulls back the curtain on the realities of building a tech startup today using open-source software and Linux. He’ll share “the good, the bad, and the complications” of his journey: the choices, trade-offs, and unexpected challenges faced from idea to funding and beyond. Discover how open source and Linux shaped his product and business model, plus the intricate complexities that don’t always make it into success stories.
The session will conclude with an open Q&A, giving you the chance to ask Marko your burning questions.
Outcome: Leave with a realistic understanding of what it takes to build a startup on open source. Gain practical insights to assess risks, trade-offs, and long-term implications, and replace vague optimism with informed skepticism about the path ahead.
Meetup Link: https://www.meetup.com/vanlug-bc/events/312546184/
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