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Understanding the business model behind open-source services w/ Neil Han, Head of APAC for PingCAP [World’s most valued NewSQL company]
Description
The open-source model has been a big catalyst for technology businesses across the world. While it is clear how they fit into other business models, it is still unclear what the business model behind an open-source business is. In this episode, we aim to answer that and more. We invited Neil Han, Head of APAC and EMEA for PingCAP, the first open-source unicorn in China, which raised 340million USD in total. Neil is a hardcore software person and a well-connected professional in the software industry across the globe with great operations and management skillset, looking forward to working with a fast-growing company and great leadership team to grow together.
Show Notes:
[1:26 ] Introduction to Neil Han
[2:39 ] PingCap’s value proposition
[5:14 ] Companies that best leverage PingCap’s services
[8:05 ] The business model behind an open source business
[12:08 ] Where the community contributors come from
[15:05 ] Where the customers come from
[17:29 ] Experience of selling the service to Chinese customers
[2200] Customers as contributors to the product: A case of Square
[26:38 ] The scope of growth for open-source software in APAC
[30:16 ] Connect with Neil
Many thanks to our guests Neil Han; host Oscar Ramos; producers Eva Shi and Sagar Chaudhary; editor David; organizer Chinaccelerator; and sponsor People Squared. Be sure to check out our website www.chinaccelerator.com
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