Nil Homedes – FLOSS Sustainability: Lessons from a Funding Crisis #FOSSBack

This talk, presented by Nil Homedes, addresses the journey of Decidim, which faced a funding crisis in 2022 that prompted the creation of a Sustainability Plan to diversify its income streams. Over a three-year period, the speaker shares strategies and key lessons learned in securing funding from public, private, and philanthropic sources to support the long-term sustainability of Free/Libre and Open Source Software (FLOSS) projects. The session discusses various challenges encountered during this process and evaluates the successes and failures of the implemented plan, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in enhancing funding strategies and ensuring sustainable growth in FLOSS initiatives.