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Cycle.js: A Unified Theory of Everything for JavaScript

Cycle.js: A Unified Theory of Everything for JavaScript

Nick Johnstone on what makes Cycle special, the two-year long ‘weekend project’, great community engagement, and the future of programming.

Using Ads to Sustain Open Source

Using Ads to Sustain Open Source

Why someone who loves Privacy Badger, uses a non-tracking browser, and never cared for ads, is advocating their ethical use for open…

August 2017 News: Revenue for Open Source

August 2017 News: Revenue for Open Source

Matching Funds, Training Courses, Sponsored Ads…

July 2017 Investors update

July 2017 Investors update

Dear investors, we now have closed the round. All the money is in the bank. Welcome aboard! We are grateful to have the opportunity to have…

We Offered Matching Funds for Open Source—Here’s What Happened

We Offered Matching Funds for Open Source—Here’s What Happened

Why Ben Vinegar from Sentry thinks smart companies should financially support the open source tools they rely on.

June 2017 Investors update

June 2017 Investors update

After a 6 month hiatus (for good reasons because we were fundraising and regulations don’t allow us to publicly solicitate), here is our…

Introducing Events on Open Collective

Introducing Events on Open Collective

You can now host through Open Collective, with ticket revenue and sponsorship going directly to your transparent budget. Collectives can…

July 2017 News: Events Feature, Ad Support for Collectives, + more

July 2017 News: Events Feature, Ad Support for Collectives, + more

You can now host meetups, conferences, and fundraisers through your Open Collective. You can now host meetups, conferences, and fundraisers through your Open Collective, with ticket revenue going directly to your budget.

We Gathered 100 Open Source Sustainers — Here’s What We Learned

We Gathered 100 Open Source Sustainers — Here’s What We Learned

SustainOSS was a one day unconference for open source sustainers. There were no keynotes, expo halls or talks — only discussions about how…

Open Source is the Next Mission for These Soldiers

Open Source is the Next Mission for These Soldiers

Operation Code supports veterans and military spouses entering the tech industry. Interview with co-founder Conrad Hollomon.

June 2017 News: Survey reveals number one problem in open source

June 2017 News: Survey reveals number one problem in open source

Documentation is a big challenge, but a little funding can help a lot.

The blind spot of Silicon Valley

I lived in San Francisco for 7 years then moved last year to NYC. I was back there for a week pitching investors. The distance helps me…

Has Your Open Source Community Raised Money? Here’s How to Spend It.

Has Your Open Source Community Raised Money? Here’s How to Spend It.

Getting cash is hard, but spending it is easy, right? Actually, utilizing funding can be a challenge.

Turning Our City into an Open Collective

As nation states are increasingly disconnected from reality, how can we enable citizens to reclaim their cities? In Brussels, we are…

April Update: $200K for Open Source: Achievement Unlocked

April Update: $200K for Open Source: Achievement Unlocked

The Open Source Collective has an annual budget of over $200,000! And other news.

Ten Steps to Successful Open Source Crowdfunding

Ten Steps to Successful Open Source Crowdfunding

So, you’ve found Open Collective and your open source project is ready for community financial support. Great! Here’s how to nail it.

Hoodie’s Plan for Open Source Financial Sustainability

Hoodie’s Plan for Open Source Financial Sustainability

Interview with founding contributor Gregor Martynus on the role of money in open source and the importance of inclusive community. On Hoodie’s 4th birthday, I interviewed founding contributor Gregor Martynus about the promises and pitfalls of money in open source, and why inclusive community is so

Women Who Code: Powering Up an International Network with Local Crowdfunding

Women Who Code: Powering Up an International Network with Local Crowdfunding

Interview with Joey Rosenberg, global leadership director of an organization on a mission to inspire women to excel in technology careers. Interview with Joey Rosenberg, global leadership director of an organization on a mission to inspire women to excel in technology careers, with 80,000 members a

Preact: Shattering the Perception that Open Source Must be Free

Preact: Shattering the Perception that Open Source Must be Free

I interviewed Preact author Jason Miller about money in open source, maintainer burnout, and growing a democratic community.

What’s new on Open Collective?

What’s new on Open Collective?

February was short and sweet! Collectives as a whole had their best month yet and we couldn’t be happier. 🤗 ✨

Being a Circle in a World Made for Triangles

Being a Circle in a World Made for Triangles

Alanna (Krause) Irving is working with Open Collective, gathering stories at the forefront of transparent community-driven financial power.

January 2017 Investors update

We strongly believe in the value of being open and transparent. In that spirit, we decided to start publishing our email update to…

What is Open Collective & how it works?