How Open Source Companies Use Bug Bounties to Drive Reven...

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Episode 57 of The Open Source Business explores how bug bounty programs have evolved from security liabilities into revenue drivers. Lucas and Luna examine the case of a major open-source database company that turned its bug bounty into a channel for enterprise upsells, generating $4 million in new contracts in 2025. They discuss the economics of paying strangers to find flaws, the psychology of converting ethical hackers into paid consultants, and why the traditional 'patch and pray' model is dying. With specific numbers from HackerOne platform data and the company's public disclosures, the episode offers a practical blueprint for any open-source company considering a bounty program. Plus, the duo touches on how listener support keeps the show ad-free. #OpenSource #BugBounty #Cybersecurity #RevenueModel #HackerOne #EthicalHacking #SecurityMonetization #EnterpriseSales #OpenCore #VulnerabilityDisclosure #DevOps #Infosec #BusinessStrategy #Community #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Technology #Monetization Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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This episode was published on June 17, 2026.

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Episode 57 of The Open Source Business explores how bug bounty programs have evolved from security liabilities into revenue drivers. Lucas and Luna examine the case of a major open-source database company that turned its bug bounty into a channel...

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