In this course we want to study an identification framework for Open Source Business Model Risks.
The scope of the analysis covers both for-profit and non-profit projects.
The structure of the course is as follows:
- First we cover general aspects, with a focus on definitions and context.
- Next, the identification methodology sections document detailed approaches to potential weaknesses of a business model and their likely impact on the sustainability of a project.
The result is a FOSS Risk Canvas, a concise tool that helps with a comprehensive self-assessment of business model risks that can hinder FOSS projects reach financial sustainability.
