HOSB - Open Source VC Funding - The Insider View from Joseph Jacks ( OSS Capital )
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In the 3rd Episode of the Hacking Open Source Business Podcast Joseph Jacks (JJ), the founder of OSS Capital, a VC firm specializing in investments in open source businesses, shares his insider view on building, funding, and growing open source businesses. Avi and Matt ask JJ to cover his investment strategy, what he looks for in founders, how he evaluates business growth, and more! If you are a maintainer thinking about trying to get seed funding, an open source business executive evaluating growth, or an aspiring investor in open source you won't want to miss this episode.
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