I like the site, but I feel like this has been tried a few times. Gotta be a bit direct here: Is there a business model here beyond hoping companies will play ball and donate through OpenPledge? "secured investment" just sounds like "we have initial runway to burn".
Hi there! Thanks a lot for sharing your thoughts. I completely understand your concern about the business model, and it's a valid point. Our key differentiator lies in our focus on issue-based donations rather than contributing to entire projects. This ensures that the funds directly benefit the actual contributors.
As for company donations, we are actively building personal connections with initial donors. We believe that having established collaborations with well-known entities will instill greater trust in the community. This approach aligns with our strategy to showcase tangible partnerships as we grow.
Additionally, we're taking a unique approach to entering the market. Our initial strategy involves concentrating on one technology stack at a time, such as exclusively covering JavaScript. By doing so, we aim to influence and reshape the culture within that specific open source community. After we will have one community covered we will slowly spread to other branches :)
We recognize the inherent risks in this endeavor, as with any ambitious project. However, we are optimistic and fully committed to giving it our best shot. The initial investment serves as a necessary head start to help us lift off smoothly.
Your support means a lot to us, and any encouragement from the community is highly appreciated as we embark on this exciting journey. Thanks again!
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I like the site, but I feel like this has been tried a few times. Gotta be a bit direct here: Is there a business model here beyond hoping companies will play ball and donate through OpenPledge? "secured investment" just sounds like "we have initial runway to burn".
Hi there! Thanks a lot for sharing your thoughts. I completely understand your concern about the business model, and it's a valid point. Our key differentiator lies in our focus on issue-based donations rather than contributing to entire projects. This ensures that the funds directly benefit the actual contributors.
As for company donations, we are actively building personal connections with initial donors. We believe that having established collaborations with well-known entities will instill greater trust in the community. This approach aligns with our strategy to showcase tangible partnerships as we grow.
Additionally, we're taking a unique approach to entering the market. Our initial strategy involves concentrating on one technology stack at a time, such as exclusively covering JavaScript. By doing so, we aim to influence and reshape the culture within that specific open source community. After we will have one community covered we will slowly spread to other branches :)
We recognize the inherent risks in this endeavor, as with any ambitious project. However, we are optimistic and fully committed to giving it our best shot. The initial investment serves as a necessary head start to help us lift off smoothly.
Your support means a lot to us, and any encouragement from the community is highly appreciated as we embark on this exciting journey. Thanks again!