David Young's Background @ 0:00

David Young studied ancient Greek in college, then worked on Wall Street using technology to innovate in the banking industry. He later transitioned to startups, co-founding a cloud computing company called Joant that was an early pioneer in cloud infrastructure. This experience sparked David's passion for developing tools that empower people to build their own businesses.

The Power of Open Source @ 2:09

David explains the open source development model, where software is collaboratively built and freely shared, rather than being proprietary. He discusses how open source has transformed the technology industry, with most servers and applications now running on open source software. Open source enables more perspectives, security, and flexibility compared to proprietary software.

Federated Computer: Bringing Open Source to Businesses @ 14:17

David founded Federated Computer to make it easy for businesses to adopt open source software and tools. Federated Computer provides a suite of open source SaaS products that can replace expensive proprietary tools, saving businesses significant money while giving them more control and flexibility over their technology. David explains the benefits and transition process for businesses moving to Federated Computer's open source platform.

Coupon Offer and Next Steps @ 25:47

David offers a 30% discount coupon ("Shades30") for the first year of Federated Computer's services. He encourages listeners to try the platform, provide feedback, and share testimonials to help improve the product. He also invites software entrepreneurs to collaborate with Federated Computer to include their open source SaaS offerings.

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