Periagoge
Scenario

When companies choose proprietary over contributing fixes

I found a bug in open source software that's costing my company money and I could fix it in an hour but my boss says we should just buy a proprietary alternative instead.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Taking rather than giving often feels easier in the moment but harder in the long run.

Your guide for this
Laozi
Laozi works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Open source as philosophy?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.