Navigating the delicate balance between business imperatives and open-source ethos is a challenge, yet within this tension lies a unique opportunity for open-source sustainability and growth. This talk explores the journey of building a bootstrapped business around the CNCF Project Harbor. We look at the symbiotic relationship between the CNCF open-source community and business and show how this resulted in a win-win situation. Our experience shows that making the cake bigger creates a surplus for everyone.

In this session, we aim to inspire and inform, offering a roadmap for leveraging CNCF projects to not only navigate but thrive in the intersection between open source and a business that is outside the typical VC or enterprise culture.

Join us for insights into the strategies, challenges, and rewards of striking the right balance in the cloud-native landscape.