Talk

CFO lessons for building profitable open source companies

Tuesday, 19 May 2026 @ 14:00 - 14:20

In the software industry, growth often doesn’t mean match with profitability. Open source companies face an even harder decision : how do you scale adoption, invest in product, and remain financially disciplined ? This talk is not about financial theory. It is about decisions. The uncomfortable ones Through concrete examples, I will share the structural choices, internal debates, and governance realities behind building a profitable open source business at scale. Key themes include:

• The structural differences between open-source economics and traditional SaaS
• Why revenue growth alone is a dangerous metrics
• The evolving role of the CFO in founder-led organizations
• How do you create financial rigor in a culture that values product above all else