Open Core Ventures

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Open Core Ventures (OCV) is a unique venture capital firm that builds and launches commercial open-source software companies. Unlike traditional VC firms, OCV actively identifies promising open-source projects, recruits talented founders, and provides the resources necessary for successful startups. This model fosters innovation within the open-source community while accelerating the growth of promising technologies. We're not just investors; we're active partners in building the future of open source. OCV leverages a robust technology stack, including Cloudflare CDN, jsDelivr, and Google Font API, to ensure optimal performance and scalability for our projects. Our engineering culture emphasizes collaboration, open communication, and a handbook-first approach, promoting transparency and efficiency. We value a remote-first work environment, providing flexibility and attracting top talent globally. Our mission is to empower experienced open-source contributors to become successful entrepreneurs. Founded in 2020, OCV is backed by significant funding and boasts a rapidly expanding portfolio of companies. We're guided by a core set of values: transparency, collaboration, and a relentless pursuit of innovation. We seek individuals who are passionate about open source, possess strong technical skills, and share our commitment to building thriving open-source communities. Our small team size (1-10 employees) fosters a close-knit environment where everyone's contributions are valued. OCV's success is directly linked to the success of its portfolio companies and the growth of the open-source ecosystem. We are committed to supporting the open-source community through mentorship, resources, and a supportive entrepreneurial ecosystem. We are actively seeking highly skilled and passionate individuals to join us in building the future of open source software.

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📍 United States, Canada

🧭 Full-Time

🔍 Software Development

  • 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
  • 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

LeadershipSoftware Development

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