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Explore the evolving role of Open Source Program Offices (OSPOs) beyond traditional compliance and cost-saving functions in this 11-minute conference talk from the Linux Foundation. Discover how OSPO professionals operate at the critical intersection between corporate interests, developer needs, and ecosystem health through a decade of real-world experience. Learn about the ethical dimensions of OSPO leadership, including challenges faced when interpreting ambiguous licenses, advocating for upstream contributions, and making value judgments that extend beyond technical training. Examine practical strategies for finding middle ground when business priorities conflict with ecosystem responsibilities, and understand the unique responsibility OSPO professionals have in guiding organizations toward practices that benefit all stakeholders. Gain insights into how OSPOs serve as balanced mediators between corporate objectives and open source ecosystem sustainability, moving beyond the traditional view of their role as merely compliance-focused cost centers.
