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# Positioning the Unpositionable: Telling Great Stories in the Open Source World
- URL: https://www.productmarketingalliance.com/positioning-the-unpositionable-telling-great-stories-in-the-open-source-world/
- Published: 2025-09-11T09:56:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-02-25T12:30:30.000Z
- Description: In this video, the speaker, a product marketing manager at Canonical, shares insights on the unique challenges and opportunities of working in the open source realm. They emphasize the importance of building trust and community before monetization, highlighting that the most dedicated users may not
- Author: Richard King
- Tags: Videos, Presentations

In this video, the speaker, a product marketing manager at Canonical, shares insights on the unique challenges and opportunities of working in the open source realm. They emphasize the importance of building trust and community before monetization, highlighting that the most dedicated users may not be the most likely to purchase. The speaker explains the open source lifecycle, which differs from traditional product cycles, focusing on developer adoption and enterprise engagement. They stress the need for authentic messaging that resonates with both developers and enterprise stakeholders while maintaining the open source identity. The session concludes with a call for collaboration and discussion to enhance product adoption.

Mohamed Elmasry, Product Marketing Lead, Canonical Ubuntu