These Are The Open Source Metrics YOU Should Be Paying Attention To: 12 Experts Share Their Insights

Let’s dive deep into the world of open source metrics and explore their incredible potential in revolutionizing software development.

In this video, we compiled powerful insights from renowned guests who have shared their thoughts on the Hacking Open Source Business Podcast. Learn how these metrics can help you build better open source software faster, optimize processes, and drive innovation. Join host Matt Yonkovit as he explores practical examples and real-life case studies, equipping you with the knowledge and tools to harness the full power of open source metrics.

– Georg Link: https://youtu.be/NUDE-lCEDB8
– Ian Tien: https://youtu.be/r6j4PcHSWIQ
– Nikil Nandagopal: https://youtu.be/tPPDvEMNgYk
– Kaj Arno: https://youtu.be/KKHcPqP5ONw
– Jana Iris: https://youtu.be/qrof9fjfTRw
– Patrick McFadin: https://youtu.be/VgXkHYSGK6E
– Joe Karlsson: https://youtu.be/D7Ir_iY61LY
– Sijie Guo: https://youtu.be/gW0V-PAZyBQ
– Joseph Jacks: https://youtu.be/MBrWvBelt3o
– Laurent Doguin: https://youtu.be/3bBglpud5pI
– Maxim Wheatley: https://youtu.be/wszo_iDsXbQ
– Amanda “Robby” Robson”: https://youtu.be/8UB3HGgalss

Chapters:
00:42 – Humans are difficult to express in metrics – Joseph Jacks, Founder and GP at OSS Capital
02:35 – A guide to Business Metrics and Sales Analytics
02:57 – These are the metrics you should use to keep pulse on your business – Ian Tien, CEO at Mattermost
04:18 – Directionally correct metrics – Nikhil Nandagopal, Founder at Appsmith
06:26 – Community is the most effective metric for open source business – Sijie Guo, CEO at StreamNative
08:31 – Sales Metrics in Commercial OSS – Ian Tien, CEO at Mattermost
11:25 – Important metrics change overtime in open source businesses – Sijie Guo, CEO at StreamNative
13:32 – How do you measure success in DevRel?
14:00 – Engagement metrics is one of the most important open source metrics – Patrick McFadin, Developer Relations at DataStax
15:16 – “I hate metrics” – Laurent Doguin – Developer Relations at Couchbase
18:41 – Consistency is more important than metrics – Joe Karlsson, Developer Advocate at Tinybird
19:19 – Developer Retention is how you measure success in an open source project – Nikhil Nandagopal, Founder at Appsmith
20:14 – What metrics indicate a thriving open source community?
20:51 – Checking the heartrate of your open source community – Maxim Wheatley, Head of Global Marketing and Sales at Merico
24:12 – Most important metrics to check in an OSPO – Nithya Ruff, Chief Open Source Officer at Amazon
26:07 – Combine metrics with anecdotes for an accurate open source business metrics analysis – Kaj Arnö, CEO at MariaDB Foundation
27:17 -Checking metrics in order to see the full picture of an open source project – Georg Link, Director of Sales at Bitergia
30:35 – What are the metrics that matter the most to investors?
31:06 – Most and less interesting things you could look at in an open source project – Joseph Jacks, Founder and GP at OSS Capital
33:36 – Tracking core continued sentiment over time – Jana Iris, Investor at TQ Ventures
35:30 – Amanda “Robby” Robson, Partner at Cowboy Ventures

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