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by mon1key 2971 days ago
Even if someone assembles a product like you ask, how will they monetize it?

I'm assuming you want the product to be built with open source components, so then the startup would be selling a glue script to package these open components together.

The only feasible way to make money with this would be to sell a proprietary glue script. Not sure how acceptable that would be to you or to potential customer base of this startup.

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How about giving it away and then offering consulting?
There is an inherent conflict with that kind of business model. If your product were simple enough, that would reduce your opportunities for consulting.

So to rope in consulting offers, you'd be inclined to add complexity and config options to generate more avenues for consulting.

Depends on your mission.

In my experience, the companies that succeed are those who are sincere in wanting to help their customers.