What do we need the MA for anyway?

from MageTalk: A Magento Podcast · host MageTalk Podcast

ReferencesMM21PL discussion panel: Building Magento Open Source Future - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adTHJXy-c3Y Community Prioritization Process Updates - https://community.magento.com/t5/Magento-DevBlog/bg-p/devblogAdobe Commerce / Magento Community Managers:Parul Sinha (https://www.linkedin.com/in/parul-sinha-87965240/overlay/about-this-profile/) - Engineering Leader - Developer CommunityPriyakshi Chauhan (https://www.linkedin.com/in/priyakshi-chauhan-a8533b43/overlay/about-this-profile/) - Community Manager - Adobe CommerceMagento Open Source website: magento-opensource.com (https://magento-opensource.com/)Read about the Magento Association: magentoassociation.org (https://magentoassociation.org/)Become a member: hub.magentoassociation.org (https://hub.magentoassociation.org/memberships)Reach out to Mathias: https://twitter.com/mattlefauxhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/mathias-schreiber/ [email protected] Magento Association plays a crucial role in the Magento community, providing support and resources.Mathias Schreiber's background in the TYPO3 community prepared him for his role in the Magento Association.The transition from working with Smith Bucklin to taking over operational tasks was challenging but necessary.Adobe's support and funding are essential for the success of the Magento community. The MA has the official rights to use the Magento brand in promotional material, which is a unique proposition.The Community Council is being formed to bridge the gap between Adobe and the community and help with code contributions and direction.Meet Magento events are important for bringing the community together and making merchants aware of the platform's capabilities.The MA is working on reviving committees and is open to new ideas that benefit the Magento community.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Matthias Schreiber01:53 Matthias' Background and Transition to the Magento Community05:10 The Role of the Magento Association and Community Ownership08:08 Transitioning from Smith Bucklin to Independent Operations15:06 The Importance of the Magento Association21:54 Adobe's Investment in the Magento Community25:12 Funding and Sponsorship of the Magento Association30:41 The Purpose and Future Plans of the Magento Association36:11 The Role of Marketing and the Value of Credibility39:32 The Community Council: Bridging the Gap Between Adobe and the Community46:04 Meet Magento Events: Connecting Merchants and the Community57:36 Community Involvement: Committees and Opportunities to Contribute Also available on Youtube 📺

What this episode covers

Mathias Schreiber, the director of the Magento Association, discusses the importance of the association for the Magento community. He shares his background in the TYPO3 community and how he ended up in the Magento world. Mathias explains the transition from working with Smith Bucklin to taking over the operational tasks of the Magento Association. He emphasizes the need for community involvement and the role of Adobe in supporting the community. Mathias also discusses the current purpose of the Magento Association and the funding it receives. The Magento Association (MA) has a crucial role in marketing and promoting Magento as a platform. The MA has the official rights to use the Magento brand in promotional material, which is a unique proposition. The MA and Adobe are actively looking for people to join the Community Council, which will bridge the gap between Adobe and the community and help with code contributions and direction. Meet Magento events are important for bringing the community together and making merchants aware of the platform's capabilities. The MA is working on reviving committees and is open to new ideas that benefit the Magento community.