VanLUG Talks @Burnaby Public Library

Join us for our FREE monthly gathering that is not just a meeting --- it's a stepping stone to advancing your journey with Linux and Open Source Software.

Topic: Can You Actually Build a Startup on Open Source?
Speakers: Marko Sarunac, founder of IncudoLABS. Vancouver, BC.
Host; Marcelo Pinheiro of the Podcast OsProgramadores
Description: We have all asked ourselves the question - can you use open source for a startup? This is a candid, sit-down interview with Marko Sarunac, founder of IncudoLABS. Marko pulls back the curtain on the realities of building a tech startup today using open-source software and Linux. He’ll share "the good, the bad, and the complications" of his journey: the choices, trade-offs, and unexpected challenges faced from idea to funding and beyond. Discover how open source and Linux shaped his product and business model, plus the intricate complexities that don’t always make it into success stories.
The session will conclude with an open Q&A, giving you the chance to ask Marko your burning questions.
Outcome: Leave with a realistic understanding of what it takes to build a startup on open source. Gain practical insights to assess risks, trade-offs, and long-term implications, and replace vague optimism with informed skepticism about the path ahead.

Why should you attend?

1. Join a Culture of New Ideas: Be part of a community that advocates for a collaborative, transparent, and innovative software development culture. This meeting will be a hub for sharing ideas that can stimulate our local software development industries, offering more reliable and secure software options.
2. Get a New Network: Connect with fellow Linux / OSS users and developers to create a strong community network. Our meeting will be a platform for you to find better software solutions, support structures, and opportunities for learning and professional growth.
3. Learn About New Skills: Witness and discuss the latest innovations in Linux/OSS. Our event is an opportunity for learning and discovering how these technologies are driving local economic growth and technological advancement.

Mark your calendars and join us in shaping the future of open-source technology in our community. Looking forward to seeing you soon!