Beyond OSPOs - Building a Strategic Open Source Business Unit

Explore how Dynatrace transformed its open source initiatives into a strategic business unit in this 48-minute conference talk. Learn about the key decisions behind structuring open source differently from traditional Open Source Program Offices (OSPOs), including building dedicated engineering teams, implementing strong product management, and creating deep ties into commercial product roadmaps. Discover the benefits of relating product growth and revenue goals to open source initiatives, and how this approach has led to increased engagement, team growth, and strategic influence within the company. Gain insights into co-creating commercial features based on open source and establishing the open source unit as a key contributor to overall company strategy and success.