# 📣 Sustainer Talk

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## [Maintainer Month 2025 with Federico Mena Quintero on GNOME](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/maintainer-month-2025-with-federico-mena-quintero-on-gnome/1702)

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**Author:** [@Tina\_Arboleda](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/u/Tina_Arboleda)\
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**Last updated:** [June 13, 2025, 4:11pm UTC](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/maintainer-month-2025-with-federico-mena-quintero-on-gnome/1702 "2025-06-13T16:11:10Z")

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Host Richard chats with Federico about GIMP, GNOME’s history, Rust, and the social, tech, and economic forces shaping open source development. Listen at :studio\_microphone: podcast.sustainoss.org/273

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## [Maintainer Month 2025 with Sarah Rainsberger of Astro](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/maintainer-month-2025-with-sarah-rainsberger-of-astro/1697)

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**Author:** [@Tina\_Arboleda](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/u/Tina_Arboleda)\
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**Last updated:** [June 6, 2025, 2:08pm UTC](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/maintainer-month-2025-with-sarah-rainsberger-of-astro/1697 "2025-06-06T14:08:51Z")

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Hosts Richard, Abby, and Eriol chat with Sarah of Astro about her journey from teaching math to open source, inclusive docs, and using low-tech tools like Chromebooks for coding. Listen at :studio\_microphone: Sustain Ep…

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## [Maintainer Month 2025 with Kade Morton on Cybersecurity](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/maintainer-month-2025-with-kade-morton-on-cybersecurity/1696)

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**Author:** [@Tina\_Arboleda](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/u/Tina_Arboleda)\
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**Last updated:** [May 30, 2025, 2:25pm UTC](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/maintainer-month-2025-with-kade-morton-on-cybersecurity/1696 "2025-05-30T14:25:33Z")

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Kade of Arachne Digital joins hosts Richard and Eriol to delve into cybersecurity, open source security, and global digital threat contexts. Listen at :studio\_microphone: Sustain Episode 271: Maintainer Month 2025 with …

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## [Ben Nickolls & Andrew Nesbitt on Ecosyste.ms](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/ben-nickolls-andrew-nesbitt-on-ecosyste-ms/1695)

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**Author:** [@Tina\_Arboleda](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/u/Tina_Arboleda)\
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**Last updated:** [May 23, 2025, 2:19pm UTC](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/ben-nickolls-andrew-nesbitt-on-ecosyste-ms/1695 "2025-05-23T14:19:29Z")

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Ben and Andrew join host Richard to explore ecosyste.ms, a project using open source metadata to guide funding and support key projects with smart, ecosystem-aware algorithms. Listen at :studio\_microphone: Sustain Episo…

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## [Marianne Bellotti & Greg Wilson on 10 quick tips for making your software outlive your job](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/marianne-bellotti-greg-wilson-on-10-quick-tips-for-making-your-software-outlive-your-job/1692)

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**Author:** [@Tina\_Arboleda](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/u/Tina_Arboleda)\
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**Last updated:** [May 16, 2025, 2:07pm UTC](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/marianne-bellotti-greg-wilson-on-10-quick-tips-for-making-your-software-outlive-your-job/1692 "2025-05-16T14:07:16Z")

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Marianne, author of Kill It with Fire, & Greg join host Richard to dive into their new paper, 10 Quick Tips for Making Your Software Outlive Your Job. Listen at :studio\_microphone: Sustain Episode 269: Marianne Bellotti…

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## [Maintainer Month 2025 with Dirkjan Ochtman on Sustaining Critical Rust Libraries](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/maintainer-month-2025-with-dirkjan-ochtman-on-sustaining-critical-rust-libraries/1691)

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**Author:** [@Tina\_Arboleda](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/u/Tina_Arboleda)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 9, 2025, 11:43pm UTC](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/maintainer-month-2025-with-dirkjan-ochtman-on-sustaining-critical-rust-libraries/1691 "2025-05-09T23:43:19Z")

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Kicking off our 2025 Maintainer Month series, Dirkjan joins Richard to talk Rust maintenance, open source funding, and sustaining projects without burning out. Listen at :studio\_microphone: Sustain Episode 268: Maintain…

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## [Michelle Barker on the Research Software Alliance (ReSA)](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/michelle-barker-on-the-research-software-alliance-resa/1690)

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**Author:** [@Tina\_Arboleda](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/u/Tina_Arboleda)\
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**Last updated:** [May 2, 2025, 2:02pm UTC](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/michelle-barker-on-the-research-software-alliance-resa/1690 "2025-05-02T14:02:01Z")

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Michelle joins Richard as she unpacks how ReSA powers open science, global collaboration, and community-driven research. Listen at :studio\_microphone: https://podcast.sustainoss.org/267

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## [Sustain OSS Virtual Event: Recap!](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/sustain-oss-virtual-event-recap/1688)

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**Author:** [@Tina\_Arboleda](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/u/Tina_Arboleda)\
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**Last updated:** [April 18, 2025, 2:20pm UTC](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/sustain-oss-virtual-event-recap/1688 "2025-04-18T14:20:45Z")

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Join Richard, Eriol Fox, Allen “Gunner” Gunn, Leslie Hawthorne, and Abby Cabunoc Mayes as they explore the current state of open source sustainability and what lies ahead. Listen at :studio\_microphone: Sustain Episode 2…

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## [Sean Goggins on Sustainability through CHAOSS](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/sean-goggins-on-sustainability-through-chaoss/1681)

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**Author:** [@Tina\_Arboleda](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/u/Tina_Arboleda)\
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**Last updated:** [March 28, 2025, 2:00pm UTC](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/sean-goggins-on-sustainability-through-chaoss/1681 "2025-03-28T14:00:18Z")

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Sean shares his work with the CHAOSS Project, exploring open-source sustainability, leadership, metrics, and his academic journey. Listen at :studio\_microphone: https://podcast.sustainoss.org/265

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## [Neil Chue Hong on the Software Sustainability Institute](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/neil-chue-hong-on-the-software-sustainability-institute/1677)

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**Author:** [@Tina\_Arboleda](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/u/Tina_Arboleda)\
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**Last updated:** [March 21, 2025, 2:01pm UTC](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/neil-chue-hong-on-the-software-sustainability-institute/1677 "2025-03-21T14:01:42Z")

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Neil discusses SSI’s £4.8M Research Software Maintenance Fund, supporting research software maintenance, and its role in software sustainability. Listen at :studio\_microphone: https://podcast.sustainoss.org/264

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## [🍄 Foundations of Open Science (and Source) Leadership - Expression of Interest](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/foundations-of-open-science-and-source-leadership-expression-of-interest/1660)

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**Author:** [@Jonah\_Duckles](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/u/Jonah_Duckles)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 6, 2025, 5:30pm UTC](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/foundations-of-open-science-and-source-leadership-expression-of-interest/1660 "2025-03-06T17:30:44Z")

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Hi Sustain Community, Our team at Organizational Mycology are developing a mini-MBA cohort-based course for Open Source and Open Science Leadership skills. We’ve received a lot of feedback in our facilitation and consul…

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## [Eva Maxfield Brown & Boris Veytsman on OSS Dependencies in the Sciences](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/eva-maxfield-brown-boris-veytsman-on-oss-dependencies-in-the-sciences/1524)

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**Author:** [@Tina\_Arboleda](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/u/Tina_Arboleda)\
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**Last updated:** [March 3, 2025, 6:34am UTC](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/eva-maxfield-brown-boris-veytsman-on-oss-dependencies-in-the-sciences/1524 "2025-03-03T06:34:38Z")

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Eva Maxfield Brown & Boris Veytsman dive into their paper “Biomedical Open Source Software”, ‘Nebraska’ packages and broader software sustainability. Listen at :studio\_microphone: Sustain Episode 236: Eva Maxfield Brown…

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## [Alison Hill on Product Management in Open Source](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/alison-hill-on-product-management-in-open-source/1633)

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**Author:** [@Tina\_Arboleda](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/u/Tina_Arboleda)\
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**Last updated:** [January 24, 2025, 3:18pm UTC](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/alison-hill-on-product-management-in-open-source/1633 "2025-01-24T15:18:39Z")

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Alison delves into her shift from academia to industry, her role at Anaconda, and the impact of product management in open-source. Listen at :studio\_microphone: https://podcast.sustainoss.org/263

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## [Brian Muenzenmeyer on Approachable Open Source](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/brian-muenzenmeyer-on-approachable-open-source/1626)

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**Author:** [@Tina\_Arboleda](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/u/Tina_Arboleda)\
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**Last updated:** [January 3, 2025, 3:03pm UTC](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/brian-muenzenmeyer-on-approachable-open-source/1626 "2025-01-03T15:03:22Z")

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Brian talks about his book, Approachable Open Source, emphasizing diverse contributions and inclusive paths in open source. Listen at :studio\_microphone: Sustain Episode 262: Brian Muenzenmeyer on Approachable Open Sour…

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## [Alexander Petros on htmx and sustainable, simpler tools](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/alexander-petros-on-htmx-and-sustainable-simpler-tools/1625)

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**Author:** [@Tina\_Arboleda](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/u/Tina_Arboleda)\
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**Last updated:** [December 20, 2024, 3:08pm UTC](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/alexander-petros-on-htmx-and-sustainable-simpler-tools/1625 "2024-12-20T15:08:37Z")

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Alexander delves into htmx, lightweight protocols, and open-source software’s impact on the web’s future. Listen at :studio\_microphone: Sustain Episode 261: Alexander Petros on htmx and sustainable, simpler tools

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## [Robert Douglass and contributing as a corporation to OSS](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/robert-douglass-and-contributing-as-a-corporation-to-oss/1619)

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**Author:** [@Tina\_Arboleda](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/u/Tina_Arboleda)\
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**Last updated:** [December 13, 2024, 3:05pm UTC](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/robert-douglass-and-contributing-as-a-corporation-to-oss/1619 "2024-12-13T15:05:22Z")

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Robert delves into his history with Drupal, the new Drupal Certified Partner Program, and helping the RFP process along. Listen at :studio\_microphone: Sustain Episode 260: Robert Douglass and contributing as a corporati…

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## [Giulio Carvalho on Civic Tech and Querido Diário](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/giulio-carvalho-on-civic-tech-and-querido-diario/1613)

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**Author:** [@Tina\_Arboleda](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/u/Tina_Arboleda)\
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**Last updated:** [December 6, 2024, 3:07pm UTC](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/giulio-carvalho-on-civic-tech-and-querido-diario/1613 "2024-12-06T15:07:31Z")

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Giulio dives into the importance of civic tech projects like Querido Diári in improving transparency by centralizing data despite challenges from big tech. Listen at :studio\_microphone: Sustain Episode 259: Giulio Carva…

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## [Devin Stein on using AI to maintain OSS with Dosu](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/devin-stein-on-using-ai-to-maintain-oss-with-dosu/1609)

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**Author:** [@Tina\_Arboleda](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/u/Tina_Arboleda)\
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**Last updated:** [November 29, 2024, 3:05pm UTC](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/devin-stein-on-using-ai-to-maintain-oss-with-dosu/1609 "2024-11-29T15:05:07Z")

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Devin dives into the challenges in open source sustainability, AI & LLMs for support, Dosu’s knowledge base aids teams, and ethics in AI use. Listen at :studio\_microphone: https://podcast.sustainoss.org/258

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## [Kailash Nadh and Zerodha's FLOSS/Fund and funding.json](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/kailash-nadh-and-zerodhas-floss-fund-and-funding-json/1608)

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**Author:** [@Tina\_Arboleda](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/u/Tina_Arboleda)\
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**Last updated:** [November 22, 2024, 3:15pm UTC](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/kailash-nadh-and-zerodhas-floss-fund-and-funding-json/1608 "2024-11-22T15:15:51Z")

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Kailash talks about Zerodha’s FLOSS/Fund granting $1M per year to open source projects and the importance of the funding.json format in funding FLOSS. Listen at :studio\_microphone: https://podcast.sustainoss.org/257

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## [Thomas Karagianes & Jonathan Romano on crowd-sourcing RNA research with Eterna](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/thomas-karagianes-jonathan-romano-on-crowd-sourcing-rna-research-with-eterna/1603)

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**Author:** [@Tina\_Arboleda](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/u/Tina_Arboleda)\
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**Last updated:** [November 15, 2024, 3:27pm UTC](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/thomas-karagianes-jonathan-romano-on-crowd-sourcing-rna-research-with-eterna/1603 "2024-11-15T15:27:47Z")

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Thomas & Jonathan discuss Eterna’s open source RNA research, blending human intuition, AI, and community-driven puzzle solutions. Listen at :studio\_microphone: https://podcast.sustainoss.org/256

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## [Caleb Connolly & Pablo Correa Gómez on postmarketOS](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/caleb-connolly-pablo-correa-gomez-on-postmarketos/1599)

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**Author:** [@Tina\_Arboleda](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/u/Tina_Arboleda)\
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**Last updated:** [November 8, 2024, 3:10pm UTC](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/caleb-connolly-pablo-correa-gomez-on-postmarketos/1599 "2024-11-08T15:10:50Z")

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Caleb & Pablo dive into postmarketOS, an OS for off-market phones, and how they’re making it into a sustainable community. Listen at :studio\_microphone: https://podcast.sustainoss.org/255

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## [Batool Almarzouq on Localizing Open Source Communities](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/batool-almarzouq-on-localizing-open-source-communities/1598)

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**Author:** [@Tina\_Arboleda](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/u/Tina_Arboleda)\
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**Last updated:** [November 1, 2024, 2:10pm UTC](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/batool-almarzouq-on-localizing-open-source-communities/1598 "2024-11-01T14:10:57Z")

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Batool talks about Open Science Community Saudi Arabia and how localization and internationalization make more sustainable communities. Listen at :studio\_microphone: Sustain Episode 254: Batool Almarzouq on Localizing O…

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## [Juan Pablo Alperin and John Willinsky on the Public Knowledge Project and Open Journal Systems](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/juan-pablo-alperin-and-john-willinsky-on-the-public-knowledge-project-and-open-journal-systems/1592)

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**Author:** [@Tina\_Arboleda](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/u/Tina_Arboleda)\
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**Last updated:** [October 25, 2024, 2:05pm UTC](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/juan-pablo-alperin-and-john-willinsky-on-the-public-knowledge-project-and-open-journal-systems/1592 "2024-10-25T14:05:40Z")

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Juan and John dive into PKP’s history, the development of OJS, its impact on scholarly publishing, AI integration, open-access initiatives, and balancing growth with sustainability. Listen at :studio\_microphone: Sustain…

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## [Nolan Lawson of PouchDB on what it feels like to be a maintainer](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/nolan-lawson-of-pouchdb-on-what-it-feels-like-to-be-a-maintainer/1588)

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**Author:** [@Tina\_Arboleda](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/u/Tina_Arboleda)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 19, 2024, 5:13am UTC](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/nolan-lawson-of-pouchdb-on-what-it-feels-like-to-be-a-maintainer/1588 "2024-10-19T05:13:54Z")

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Nolan delves into burnout, open source challenges, reputation pressures, and his shift to sustainable practices like Pinafore. Listen at :studio\_microphone: Sustain Episode 252: Nolan Lawson of PouchDB on what it feels …

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## [Help Shape the Future of SustainOSS: Share Your Insights!](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/help-shape-the-future-of-sustainoss-share-your-insights/1586)

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**Author:** [@abbycabs](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/u/abbycabs)\
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**Last updated:** [October 17, 2024, 9:52am UTC](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/help-shape-the-future-of-sustainoss-share-your-insights/1586 "2024-10-17T09:52:28Z")

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SustainOSS is in a strategic planning phase, and we want to understand the current needs and challenges across our community. We want to make sure our events and programming truly meet the open source community’s needs. …

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## [Gina Häußge of OctoPrint on Crowd-funding OSS](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/gina-haussge-of-octoprint-on-crowd-funding-oss/1585)

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**Author:** [@Tina\_Arboleda](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/u/Tina_Arboleda)\
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**Last updated:** [October 11, 2024, 2:07pm UTC](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/gina-haussge-of-octoprint-on-crowd-funding-oss/1585 "2024-10-11T14:07:35Z")

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Gina shares her journey to working full-time on OctoPrint through crowdfunding, addressing burnout, user demands, and the importance of API stability for plugin developers. Listen at :studio\_microphone: Sustain Episode …

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## [Jules Barros Lima on building diversity into open source communities](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/jules-barros-lima-on-building-diversity-into-open-source-communities/1581)

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**Author:** [@Tina\_Arboleda](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/u/Tina_Arboleda)\
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**Last updated:** [October 4, 2024, 2:07pm UTC](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/jules-barros-lima-on-building-diversity-into-open-source-communities/1581 "2024-10-04T14:07:09Z")

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Jules delves into Associação Python Brasil, diversity in open source, “atomic diversity” framework, pandemic effects on Python, mentorship, and developing compassionate and impactful codes of conduct. Listen at …

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## [Why work with writers in Open Source?](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/why-work-with-writers-in-open-source/1578)

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**Author:** [@Tina\_Arboleda](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/u/Tina_Arboleda)\
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**Last updated:** [September 27, 2024, 2:02pm UTC](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/why-work-with-writers-in-open-source/1578 "2024-09-27T14:02:34Z")

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Jenn Turner of Fastly & Glitch shares her journey from journalism to open source, navigating a technical field as a non-technical contributor, and some work-life balance tips. Listen at :studio\_microphone:

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## [Tofus Wang on g0v (GovZero)](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/tofus-wang-on-g0v-govzero/1573)

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**Author:** [@Tina\_Arboleda](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/u/Tina_Arboleda)\
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**Last updated:** [September 24, 2024, 2:06pm UTC](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/tofus-wang-on-g0v-govzero/1573 "2024-09-24T14:06:35Z")

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Terry “Tofus” Wang talks about g0v(GovZero) hackathons, the role of designers in open source, and how non-coders contribute meaningfully. Listen at :studio\_microphone: https://sosdesign.sustainoss.org/53

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## [Lorenzo Sciandra and Mirko Swillus on STF's "Fellowship for Maintainers" Program](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/lorenzo-sciandra-and-mirko-swillus-on-stfs-fellowship-for-maintainers-program/1572)

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**Author:** [@Tina\_Arboleda](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/u/Tina_Arboleda)\
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**Last updated:** [September 20, 2024, 2:01pm UTC](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/lorenzo-sciandra-and-mirko-swillus-on-stfs-fellowship-for-maintainers-program/1572 "2024-09-20T14:01:47Z")

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Lorenzo and Mirko of STF dive into the “Fellowship for Maintainers” program’s goals to support solo maintainers, offer mentorship, and enhance global open-source sustainability. Listen at :studio\_microphone: Sustain Epi…

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