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# Roxana Crisan
License Compliance Manager at Apryse making open-source and proprietary software work together.

## About

Roxana Crisan manages software rights and licensing. As a License Compliance Manager at Apryse, she helps organizations navigate the legal complexities of modern development, figuring out exactly how different code models can coexist securely.

Her work dives into the ongoing debate between open-source and proprietary software. Rather than treating them as opposites, she explores how companies can blend community contributions with commercial incentives. She focuses on the practical impacts of licensing on software quality, security, and long-term sustainability.



## Past Sessions

### World Congress 2025 · July 9, 2025
Berlin, Germany
- [Kettle and Pot or Peas in a Pod? A Debate on Open-Source and Proprietary Software](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1585-kettle-and-pot-or-peas-in-a-pod-a-debate-on-open-source-and-proprietary-software) · 30 min · 🎥 Watch recording



## Videos

- [Kettle and Pot or Peas in a Pod? A Debate on Open-Source and Proprietary Software](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1585-kettle-and-pot-or-peas-in-a-pod-a-debate-on-open-source-and-proprietary-software) · Kevin, Roxana Crisan