Open Source Business
The Open Source Initiative says that “Open Source is a way for people to collaborate on software without being encumbered by the problems of intellectual property.” Liza says that Open Source is also a way for businesses to espouse the qualities of openness and collaboration and harness them into successful, modern business models.
The very first tenant of Open Source talks about 'Free Redistribution', and it is this free distribution of ideas that is imperative to companies that want to grow in today's intellectual marketplace.
Come learn how to these ideas, and how you can learn from the very code we work with to become more "Open Source" in your business model. We all know that proprietary software is a thing of the past; come learn why closed business models are on their way out as well.
Liza is Business Director and Managing Partner at Lullabot, a virtual open-source (Drupal) consulting and education company. Lullabot does high-level consultation and site architecture, and produces workshops around the globe. Lullabot also puts out the most popular Drupal podcast, is producing training DVDs, helped write the best selling Drupal book, and wrote the O'Reilly Drupal book.
Liza handles all operations and HR, works on marketing and brand management, helps with new projects, builds client relationships, runs the finances, administers benefits, and generally tries to keep everyone happy and productive. It seems to be working...
Before the tech life, Liza worked in the fashion industry for more than a decade. Past experience includes owning her own boutique, serving as Fashion Editor for a newspaper, and attending markets across the country as a fashion apparel buyer. Liza has produced more than a dozen local fashion shows, as well as events for such regional and national names as Macy’s, Wacoal, and Polo Kids.
