The Economics of Open-Source
Douglas DeMaio
Douglas DeMaio is a manager for the openSUSE Project. He was marketing intern for Siemens Healthcare, a Sales and Marketing Manager for microdrones GmbH and has more than 15 years of Public Relations/Public Affairs experience. He has extensive experience in all aspects of news gathering for local, national and international media. He coached Senior officials for press conferences and individual interviews and developed strategic communications, including talking points, messaging, and advising on media approaches for both controversial and non-controversial issues.
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Open-source software and methodologies have reshaped the modern economic landscape, creating a more collaborative, innovative, and equitable environment for businesses, governments, and individuals alike. From Linux distributions to blockchain networks, the economic impact of open-source is profound and far-reaching.
This talk explores how open-source software and methodologies are transforming the global economic landscape by fostering collaboration, innovation, and inclusivity.
Attendees will gain insights into how open-source challenges the restrictive nature of proprietary systems, empowers businesses and individuals, and strengthens local and global economies.
This session is designed to inspire action and highlight the transformative power of open-source in creating a more equitable future.
- Date:
- 2025 March 14 - 15:15
- Duration:
- 15 min
- Room:
- Caribbean 11
- Conference:
- Early Adopter Tech Summit 2025
- Language:
- Track:
- Open Source
- Difficulty:
- Medium