[mdlug] Google Gemini AI dialog related to open source investment

Jonathan Billings billings at negate.org
Wed Apr 15 14:33:11 EDT 2026


On Apr 13, 2026, at 15:33, Gib <gibmaxn at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> 1. Publicly Traded "Open Core" Companies
> The most accessible way to invest is through companies that build
> proprietary features on top of an open-source "core." These companies
> benefit from community-led innovation while maintaining a predictable
> revenue stream.
> 
> HashiCorp (HCP): Still a major player in cloud infrastructure and
> automation.

I wouldn’t put any money into AI conversations. 

Hashicorp was acquired by IBM early this year.


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Jonathan Billings


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