The Value of Sponsoring an Open Source Foundation – Kaj Arnö Clip

Kaj Arnö, CEO of the MariaDB Foundation, joins the Hacking Open Source Business Podcast to discuss the value of sponsoring open source foundations. Companies often consider ROI before sponsoring, but expectations need to be set that the nonprofit organization benefits from the funding. Limited resources mean that initiatives may not be fully accomplished without sponsorship, but opportunities for optimizing software arise. The MariaDB Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on the open source community.

Summary:
* ROI is a common concern for companies considering sponsoring open source foundations
* Expectations need to be set that sponsoring is for the benefit of the nonprofit organization
* Limited resources mean that not all initiatives can be accomplished without funding
* Sponsorship can lead to new opportunities for optimizing software
* The MariaDB Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on the open source community

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