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X-WR-CALNAME:Free as in Leverage: Open Source for Founders
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SUMMARY:Free as in Leverage: Open Source for Founders
DESCRIPTION:Open source can save a startup months of build time and thousan
 ds in licensing costs\, and it comes with rules that shape what you can se
 ll and how you grow. Jay Smith\, founder of 10x Velocity\, walks founders 
 through three practical topics: Scoping and leveraging existing open sourc
 e. How to find the right projects\, check whether they’re healthy and sa
 fe to depend on\, and decide what to build on and what to build yourself. 
 License models and what they mean for your startup. Permissive\, copyleft\
 , source-available\, and open-weight AI licenses in plain English\, and ho
 w each one affects your product\, your customers\, and your fundraise. The
  pros and cons of open sourcing your own software. When releasing your cod
 e can drive adoption and trust\, when it gives competitors a head start\, 
 and how to tell which applies to you.
LOCATION:Mashup Food Hall – Stadium
URL:https://www.startupweeklouisville.org/sessions/oss-for-founders
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