| Good to see that you're spending quality thought on differentiating by reducing the lock-in problem generally associated with the software/service space you're aiming to compete in. My initial reaction is that the ideas you listed around data ownership and and extensibility hold considerable promise and allow a company to grow not only with you and your other customers, but also to create and grow competitive distinction. And if you refrain from being sneaky about locking your customers in, it would probably limit the enthusiasm of most potential investors, but it would also be a chance to have much less antagonistic customer relationships and a much more likable public sentiment over the long haul. And that gives me pause to wonder, if it might make sense to strengthen the messaging around the fact that you're not taking your customers hostage like most(all?) of the big incumbents. Is you current messaging possibly burying the lede? You're most certainly picking an interesting time to start such an ambitious project. But then again, maybe -- exactly while so much is in upheaval -- now is a great time to do so! My warmest wishes not just for success, but even more for a fun and rewarding journey! p.s. I noticed, what I assume to be a small typo section on your github page: > For the developer community: > A CRM that ban self-hosted for free, on your own network and close to your data sources Was the intent to have something like this? A CRM that can be self-hosted for free, on your own network and close to your data sources |
They are many example of successful businesses that are emerging while being fully/mostly opensource (Hasura is a good example).
It might be naive but we think it's the right time and we can get investors on board with that.
Thanks a lot for the warm wishes
And thanks for the typo! Fixed!