From open source to acquired (Interview)

从开源到收购(采访)

The Changelog: Software Development, Open Source

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2025-01-23

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Ashley Jeffs shares his journey with Benthos, an open source stream processor that was acquired by Redpanda. We talk about the evolution of data streaming technologies, the challenges he faced while growing the project, the decision to bootstrap versus seek venture capital, and what ultimately led to the acquisition. We discuss reactions to licensing changes, what it's like to have your thing acquired, the challenging yet fulfilling nature of open source work, what's next for Benthos, and what it takes to enjoy the journey.
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  • Foreign.

  • Hey friends, welcome back.

  • This is the change law.

  • We feature the hackers, the leaders and those innovating in data streaming.

  • Yes.

  • Today we're joined by Ash Jeffs.

  • He's joining us to discuss his journey with Benthos, an open source stream processor.

  • We talk about the evolution of data streaming technologies, the challenges he faced while growing the project, the decision to bootstrap versus seek venture capital, and what ultimately led to an acquisition by Red Panda.

  • We discuss reactions to licensing changes, what it's like to have your thing acquired, the challenging yet fulfilling nature of open source work, what's next for Benthas and what it takes to enjoy the journey.

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