#59 - Matt Butcher: Open Source Ecosystem and Serverless Innovation

Talking Serverless

Discover the pulse of serverless innovation with the incredibly charismatic Matt Butcher, co-founder of Fermyon Technologies!

Delve into Matt’s journey through the open source ecosystem, where he has left indelible marks with projects like Helm and Krustlet, revolutionizing Kubernetes and cloud-native landscapes. Uncover the challenges and triumphs of maintaining open source projects, and explore Fermyon’s pioneering use of WebAssembly (Wasm) with Spin—a game-changer for serverless computing, enhancing performance, security, and portability. Join us as Matt shares his vision for the future of open source and invites listeners to embark on their own serverless journey. Whether you’re a seasoned developer or a curious enthusiast, this episode promises insights, inspiration, and a call to action that can shape the future of serverless technologies!

More about Matt: Matt Butcher is co-founder and CEO of Fermyon, the serverless WebAssembly in the cloud company. He is one of the original creators of Helm, Brigade, CNAB, OAM, Glide and Krustlet. He has written and co-written many books, including "Learning Helm" and "Go in Practice." He is a co-creator of the "Illustrated Children’s Guide to Kubernetes" series. These days, he works mostly on WebAssembly projects such as Spin, Fermyon Cloud, and Bartholomew. He holds a Ph.D. in Philosophy. He lives in Colorado, where he drinks lots of coffee.