Building Welcoming Communities with Stacey Potter

Tabitha Diaminico from G Research sits down with Stacey Potter, Manager of Community at the Open Source Security Foundation (OpenSSF), to explore what makes open source communities thrive. Stacey shares her unique journey through open source—from working at a license compliance company to shepherding projects like Flux through CNCF graduation, and now building inclusive communities at OpenSSF. Discover the practical strategies for welcoming new contributors, the surprising parallels between marketing and community building, and why people are truly the heart of open source. Whether you're a seasoned maintainer looking to grow your project, a developer considering your first contribution, or simply curious about the open source security landscape, you'll hear actionable insights on creating psychological safety in communities, the importance of good documentation, and exciting initiatives like OpenSSF's upcoming ambassador program. Plus, get the inside scoop on upcoming OpenSSF events and smaller projects that deserve more love. G-Research is hiring in Dallas, TX and London, UK! Apply at https://gresearch.com/vacancies. For a video version of this podcast, check out https://youtu.be/-nJHBWtcTug. The GR-OSS OUT Podcast is produced by Ben Wiley.Special Guest: Stacey Potter.