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The Joining of Fedora Commons and the DSpace Foundation

Learn about the collaboration between Fedora Commons and the DSpace Foundation, led by Michele Kimpton and Sandy Payette, aiming for continuity and change in business markets and communities. Explore the strategy of this independent not-for-profit organization, operating like a startup with an entrepreneurial spirit. Discover the benefits and risks of their partnership, with a focus on their mission-driven approach and diversified portfolio.

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The Joining of Fedora Commons and the DSpace Foundation

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  1. The Joining of Fedora Commons and the DSpace Foundation Michele Kimpton and Sandy Payette Executive Directors

  2. Continuity and Change Business Markets And Communities OSS and Services

  3. Our Strategy Independent not-for-profit organization Run like a startup… entrepreneurial Mission-driven… software cannot be the cart leading horse Diversified portfolio… technology and business

  4. ProgressionFedora Commons and DSpace Foundation cooperation collaboration partnership join organizations

  5. Goals of Joining

  6. Benefits vs. Risks • Benefits • Mission centric vs. product centric • Efficient, independent, agile organization • New funding opportunities • Leadership for large and growing communities • Sustainability via a diversity of revenue streams • Can enter into contracts and agreements • Risks • Tension between sustainability and mission • Limited resources • Over-commitment; over-extending

  7. More Information: http://duraspace.org/

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