Episode 292: Vlad-Stefan Harbuz: Launching the Software Stewardship Lab

Guest

Vlad-Stefan Harbuz

Panelist

Richard Littauer | Eriol Fox | Abby Cabunoc Mayes

Show Notes

“Today we’re launching the Software Stewardship Lab.” - Vlad-Stefan

In this episode, Richard, Abby, and Eriol welcome Vlad-Stefan Harbuz - University of Edinburgh PhD student, Executive Director of the Software Stewardship Lab, and Director of the Open Source Pledge - to talk about the Open Source Pledge and the newly launched Software Stewardship Lab. They discuss how companies can better support the open source software they depend on, why it can be difficult to know where funding should go, and how the lab hopes to address issues like software security, hidden dependencies, and maintainer burnout. Press download now to hear more!

[00:02:03] Richard introduces Vlad and his background, and Vlad shares his path into open source research.

[00:03:30] Vlad explains how the Open Source Pledge works.

[00:06:17] The conversation turns to how the funding goes directly to maintainers.

[00:07:57] Vlad discusses why open source funding becomes a popularity contest.

[00:10:05] We hear about challenges for large companies joining the pledge.