Steal this code: What entrepreneurs need to know about software licenses
About this Event
Open-source software and AI coding tools can help teams move faster, but they also come with licensing and compliance responsibilities that can’t be ignored.
Join NextCorps for a free lunch & learn with Steven L. Smith, CEO and co-founder of Perdix Software, Inc., for a practical introduction to software licensing, copyright, and open-source compliance. This session will help founders, developers, and product teams better understand how to evaluate software licenses, track third-party code, and reduce risk as they build.
You'll learn:
- The basics of copyright, open source, and free software
- How to read and evaluate third-party software licenses
- Why Software Bills of Materials (SBOMs) matter and how to start tracking code usage
- Common licensing pitfalls and how to identify potential risks
- What to know about AI-generated code and the use of third-party code in AI workflows
This is an in-person workshop and lunch will be provided. Space is limited and registration closes at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, September 15.
AGENDA
11:30-11:45 AM: Check in, grab lunch
11:45 AM - 12:45 PM: Workshop
12:45-1:00 PM: Q&A
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Steven Smith is CEO and co-founder of Perdix Software, where he leads the development of the MOLI System™, a digital manufacturing platform that connects people, equipment, and critical information to improve operational efficiency. With more than a decade leading a software company, Steven has extensive experience navigating software development, intellectual property, and technology commercialization. He works closely with manufacturers to implement modern software solutions while helping organizations understand the practical and legal considerations of today's software ecosystem.
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