Essays by Ry Walker
Essays on AI, startups, and software engineering by Ry Walker, founder of Tembo and Astronomer.
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| Feb 10, 2026 | Becoming an Open Source Champion How to champion open source within your organization — from grassroots adoption to executive buy-in and sustainable engagement. |
| Feb 10, 2026 | OSSRank: How We Think About Open Source Project Quality A framework for evaluating open source projects beyond star counts — looking at velocity, community health, and commercial viability. |
| Feb 16, 2023 | The Dual Flywheels of Modern Open Source Commercialization Open source your core, build a SaaS around it ASAP, and keep both flywheels spinning. How to balance community and commercial traction. |