Flint & Silicon

Tech is political, and Public Interest Technology is no exception. Flint & Silicon explores the intersection of Public Interest Technology, Open Source, Nonprofits and Philanthropy.

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To Get Traction You Need a Mission

Open Source funding is still an unsolved problem. It shares many traits with traditional nonprofits. Many of them are on a mission and don’t have much to sell but still need money to run. In this episode, Amy Parker, Chief Funding Officer at the OpenSSL Foundation, tells us what open source can learn from nonprofits. 🌐 https://ergaster.org/podcast

Feb 11, 2025•20 min•Season 1Ep. 2

What Even Is Public Interest Technology?

It’s difficult to fund technology we give away for free. But is all tech worth funding? Who should fund it, and why? 🌐 https://ergaster.org/podcast

Oct 22, 2024•36 min•Season 1Ep. 1

Connecting Public Interest Technology Disciplines

Tech is Political, and Public Interest Technology is no exception. In this podcast, grant managers, policymakers, technologists and people concerned about the impact of technology on their life will learn how we can all work together to improve society. 🌐 https://ergaster.org/podcast

Oct 17, 2024•1 min