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Coffee With Developers • Dec 3, 2024

The Good and the Bad of Starting an Open Source Company

Matti Nannt

Matti Nannt proves your best engineers are already inside your codebase. Discover how Formbricks skips traditional hiring and navigates the chaotic transition from free hobby to profitable open-source startup.

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