027 | Open Source Product Management with Karl Abbott (Microsoft)

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Product Confidential: The reality of PM life!

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Being a Product Manager is no easy job. There is so much information on how to do Product well, but we all know that the reality of executing on this is different. We’ll be bringing you a host of Product Managers to talk about the highs, and lows, of their career - and how they’ve overcome the challenges they’ve faced. So whether you’re looking to enter the PM career, learning how to overcome some of these challenges yourself, or just want to grab a bevvy and listen to a bit of PM therapy - we’re here for you. Hosted by Michael Palmer (BBC) & Evie Brockwell (Product Consultant & Coach)

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027 | Open Source Product Management with Karl Abbott (Microsoft)

Product Confidential: The reality of PM life!

41 minutes 29 seconds

10 months ago

027 | Open Source Product Management with Karl Abbott (Microsoft)

Ever wondered what it’s like to manage products in the world of open source software?

In this episode of Product Confidential, we dive deep into the fascinating journey of Karl, who transitioned from a Linux enthusiast in college to a product manager at Microsoft.

What You’ll Learn:

👉 The evolution of Microsoft’s relationship with open source.

👉 Challenges of collaboration in open source communities.

👉 Key differences between traditional and open source product management.

👉 How to monetise open source software without losing community trust.

👉 Practical advice for breaking into open source product management.

02:15 Understanding Open Source Development

08:41 The Evolution of Microsoft and Open Source

13:33 Challenges in Open Source Product Management

20:31 Influencing in Open Source Communities

29:03 Monetizing Open Source Software

38:03 Skills for Open Source Product Management

40:23 Conclusion and Future Plans

Don’t miss this candid conversation packed with actionable insights for anyone curious about the intersection of open source and product management.

See more from Karl: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karl-abbott/

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