Shepherd.js, the Future of Open Source, Capitalism, and Corporate Responsibility
Whiskey Web and Whatnot: Web Development, Neat
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This week, Robbie and Chuck sip on some Stranahan’s Second Chance Single Barrel Colorado Whiskey, and explore a variety of topics, from new tech to health. They discuss the future of open-source libraries like Shepherd.js and its transition from a developer tool to a potential SaaS product, as well as the challenges of scaling such products, and the importance of community support and clear business strategies.
In this episode:
(00:00) - Intro
(02:24) - Stranahan’s Second Chance Single-Barrel Colorado Whiskey
(07:45) - Whiskey rating
(13:12) - The struggles of open source SaaS
(19:48) - Developer-centric approach to Shepherd.js
(29:06) - Whiskey.fund
(31:35) - Branding and business ventures
(33:45) - Robbie returns to the office
(36:54) - Supplements and regulations
(39:14) - Changes at Amazon
(42:26) - Robbie’s Amazon/AWS theory
(44:27) - Ethics and wealth in corporate America
(55:04) - Halloween plans
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