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Where Will the Next Software Business Model Come From?

2023/10/15
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Between open source, open core, ad-supported and SaaS, software-focused business models are being questioned. Will new business models emerge in the next few years? 

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SHOW NOTES:

  • The Software Paradox) (Stephen O’Grady - Redmonk) 
  • GitHub CoPilot hits $100M ARR)
  • Unity CEO steps down after pricing changes)
  • Free or Free is Often Complicated) (Eps.738)
  • The Future of Software?) (Eps.740)
  • Cloud and Software Economics) (Eps.744)
  • Will LLMs replace OSS software licenses?)  (Joseph Jacks)

ARE THERE ANY VALID SOFTWARE BUSINESS MODELS LEFT?

  • Software business models keep running into road blocks
  • VC funding is slowing down, and interest rates are rising
  • Can OSS as marketing survive?

 

**WILL THE NEXT GENERATION PAY FOR SOFTWARE, IN ANY WAY? **

  • SaaS seems to work, if you can survive the burn rate to capture customers.
  • Is SaaS too expensive? Will variations emerge?
  • Any changing models (free to fee, open core, etc.) disenfranchise the users
  • OSS is getting less funding
  • Gaming is tied to engines and app stores
  • Will AI open up new business models? New licensing models?

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