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Open Core Ventures · company site101w
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About Open Core Ventures Open Core Ventures (OCV) is a venture capital firm that starts commercial open source software companies. Our team identifies open source software projects with traction, recruits passionate project founders and contributors, and launches new companies. OCV companies aim to create tangible value for the open source community by providing access to resources and reducing the barrier to entrepreneurship. Our culture is handbook-first.  About the OCV Model OCV believes in the power of open core, and the impact of open learning and collaboration. Our approach diverges from conventional venture capital because OCV starts companies and recruits founders; OCV does not invest in existing companies. The OCV model enables experienced, capable, and technical open-source authors and contributors  to found companies,who otherwise would not have the resources to launch a successful startup. Sid Sijbrandij, founder and CEO of GitLab, serves as our General Partner.  Location Fully Remote Duties/Responsibilities • Manage and contribute to your project and company full-time, collaborating with OCV and leveraging OCV resources including, and not limited to, CEO sourcing • Conduct customer discovery and leverage iterative feedback to build a commercial arm around your OSS project • Grow your open-source community alongside your business, advancing OCV’s mission Required Qualifications • Has made significant contributions to an open-source project with an existing community • Strong enthusiasm and excitement about being the founder of a company • Understanding of basic startup considerations Preferred Qualifications (Not Required) • Created or is the author/owner of the OSS project • Has prior entrepreneurial experience/experience as a founder  The actual offer, reflecting the total compensation package and benefits, will be at the company’s sole discretion and determined by a myriad of factors, including, but not limited to, years of experience, depth of experience, and other relevant business considerations. The company also reserves the right to amend or modify employee perks and benefits at any time. At Open Core Ventures, we operate in a transparent environment, with clear terms and open communication, guided by our public handbook. We celebrate and embrace differences as a strength and source of innovation. We dare to dream, dare to lead, and dare to change. We are resourceful, think creatively, and adapt quickly. We persevere, take challenges head-on, and do not bat an eye at the hard stuff. Open Core Ventures is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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JobOpen Core Ventures · company sitePosted 101w ago

Open Source Software Author/CTO

Posted 23 months ago — may be filled

1 · Can you apply from ?

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Company siteFound 25 Sep 2026
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Experience not statedNo degreeOpen-source development

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About Open Core Ventures Open Core Ventures (OCV) is a venture capital firm that starts commercial open source software companies. Our team identifies open source software projects with traction, recruits passionate project founders and contributors, and launches new companies. OCV companies aim to create tangible value for the open source community by providing access to resources and reducing the barrier to entrepreneurship. Our culture is handbook-first.  About the OCV Model OCV believes in the power of open core, and the impact of open learning and collaboration. Our approach diverges from conventional venture capital because OCV starts companies and recruits founders; OCV does not invest in existing companies. The OCV model enables experienced, capable, and technical open-source authors and contributors  to found companies,who otherwise would not have the resources to launch a successful startup. Sid Sijbrandij, founder and CEO of GitLab, serves as our General Partner.  Location Fully Remote Duties/Responsibilities • Manage and contribute to your project and company full-time, collaborating with OCV and leveraging OCV resources including, and not limited to, CEO sourcing • Conduct customer discovery and leverage iterative feedback to build a commercial arm around your OSS project • Grow your open-source community alongside your business, advancing OCV’s mission Required Qualifications • Has made significant contributions to an open-source project with an existing community • Strong enthusiasm and excitement about being the founder of a company • Understanding of basic startup considerations Preferred Qualifications (Not Required) • Created or is the author/owner of the OSS project • Has prior entrepreneurial experience/experience as a founder  The actual offer, reflecting the total compensation package and benefits, will be at the company’s sole discretion and determined by a myriad of factors, including, but not limited to, years of experience, depth of experience, and other relevant business considerations. The company also reserves the right to amend or modify employee perks and benefits at any time. At Open Core Ventures, we operate in a transparent environment, with clear terms and open communication, guided by our public handbook. We celebrate and embrace differences as a strength and source of innovation. We dare to dream, dare to lead, and dare to change. We are resourceful, think creatively, and adapt quickly. We persevere, take challenges head-on, and do not bat an eye at the hard stuff. Open Core Ventures is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.