# Github Universe 2024: Open Source Fundraising Notes > I went to github universe 2024 URL: [Original article](https://mattcool.tech/posts/github-universe-2024-open-source-fundraising-notes) Published: 2024-11-03T10:32:00.000Z Tags: notes, meetups ### GitHub Sponsors Session: _Cha-ching! How to Attract Funding for Your Open Source Projects_ **Speaker:** [Anjuan Simmons](https://www.linkedin.com/in/anjuan/), Staff Engineering Manager, GitHub --- ### Met the Marimo Team Just days ago, I was reviewing a new website project featuring Marimo. How lucky it was to run into them here! **Marimo** is an open-source reactive notebook for Python, designed to be reproducible, interactive, and shareable. Got to meet [Myles Scolnick](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mscolnick/) and [Akshay Agrawal](https://www.linkedin.com/in/akshayka/) from the team. --- ### Aframe [A-Frame](https://aframe.io/) is a framework for easily making webXR experiences. Got to see the [great Diego Marcos again and meet Vincent Fretin for the first time](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/activity-7257441214294089728-9vWd?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop). This meant a lot to me considering how much I've used [A-Frame in the past](https://mattcool.tech/posts/looking-back-on-my-work-with-hubs). ### _The Cathedral and the Bazaar_ I still haven't read _"The Cathedral and the Bazaar,"_ but it's on my list. This seminal book by **Eric S. Raymond** dives into contrasting models of software development in the open-source vs. proprietary world. Is _[Working in Public by Nadia Eghbal](https://mattcool.tech/posts/growing-contributions-through-community)_ a more modern take on similar themes? I loved it and reference it often. --- ### Met with Mermaid CEO, Andrew Firestone **Mermaid** is a JavaScript-based diagramming and charting tool. With Mermaid, you can create diagrams using Markdown-inspired syntax—perfect for visualizing complex processes. I had the pleasure of meeting [Andrew Firestone](https://www.linkedin.com/in/arfirestone/), the CEO of Mermaid. [Learn more about Mermaid](https://mermaid.js.org/) --- ### Home Assistant **Home Assistant** is a popular open-source home automation platform that helps users control and automate smart devices. I had the pleasure of meeting [Missy Quarry](https://www.linkedin.com/in/missyquarry/), THE community manager for Home Assistant—she was super nice, and it's easy to see why Home Assistant is considered one of the most welcoming open-source communities! --- ### 🍺 Homebrew - Met Mike McQuaid! [**Homebrew**](https://brew.sh/) is a free and open-source software package manager that I’ve used for years. Met [Mike McQuaid](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mkmcqd/), a true legend in the open-source world. It was an honor to meet him in person! --- ### GitSim **GitSim** offers a safe way to practice git commands like force pushes, rebases, and merges without risking real repositories. Although I didn’t get a chance to meet [Jacob Stopak](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacob-stopak-6361b4b7/) from GitSim directly, it seems like a cool tool. --- ### LadyBird, Porffor, and Swift Legends Also in attendance: the great [Andrew Kaster](https://x.com/ramborambowski) who is building LadyBird, a slick looking new browser. Mozilla Alum [Oliver Medhurst](https://github.com/CanadaHonk/porffor) who is building JS engine Porffor. and [Joannisor Landos](https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannisorlandos/) Swift, backend ios genius. ### Github Sponsors Obviously, this was a great session to get more info on Github Sponsors. Thank you [Stephanie](https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanielincoln/) for helping answer all my questions!