In this episode of What’s in the SOSS?, CRob sits down with Kevin Crosby and Xavier Rene-Corail from GitHub to unpack the GitHub Secure Open Source Fund - an innovative program that combines funding, education, and community to strengthen open source security. Learn how this unique initiative connects maintainers with training, resources, and a $10K stipend to scale security best practices. The trio also shares the origins of the fund, surprising takeaways from the first cohort, and what’s next for this rapidly growing initiative.Chapters:00:00 – Introduction00:58 – Meet the Guests02:26 – Open Source Origin Stories06:10 – The Spark Behind the SOS Fund10:19 – What Participating in the Fund Looks Like12:39 – Inside the Curriculum14:50 – Unique Program Design & Outcomes16:23 – Key Learnings from the First Cohort19:09 – Feedback & Areas to Improve21:50 – What’s Next for the Fund23:00 – Rapid Fire Round24:23 – Call to ActionEpisode links:Kevin Crosby LinkedInXavier René-Corail LinkedInGitHub Secure Open Source FundMay is Maintainer Month with the theme of Securing Open SourceGet involved with the OpenSSFSubscribe to the OpenSSF newsletterFollow the OpenSSF on LinkedIn

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