Redis backslides into open source community

Disclaimer I am not a significant member of the Redis community. I have not used Redis on a regular basis. I’ve discussed Redis more in interviews than during regular work. My few work encounters with Redis have been using Elasticache. These facts would discourage me and should discourage you from having me as your next redis admin. Despite all of that — I have been part of the free software and open source communities for many years. With all of the tumult around licensing with prominent open source companies in recent years I am well positioned to talk about companies and their relationships to their communities. ...

May 16, 2025 · 6 min · 1195 words · Christopher Hicks

VCs Should Give Honest Feedback & Why They Often Don’t

I shared https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/20130926170235-7298-vcs-should-give-honest-feedback-why-they-often-don-t/ by Hunter Walk.

September 27, 2013 · 1 min · 6 words · Christopher Hicks

Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos Had His Top Execs Read These Three Books

I shared https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/20130925133311-291225-amazon-ceo-jeff-bezos-had-his-top-execs-read-these-three-books/ by Jon Fortt, CNBC Anchor.

September 26, 2013 · 1 min · 8 words · Christopher Hicks

Miley Cyrus’ Best Career Move. Ever.

I shared https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/20130903113711-5670386-miley-cyrus-best-career-move-ever/ by Jonah Berger.

September 4, 2013 · 1 min · 6 words · Christopher Hicks

In Tough Times, Abandon Your Employees

I shared https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/20130807135334-36792-in-tough-times-abandon-your-employees by Bruce Kasanoff.

August 8, 2013 · 1 min · 6 words · Christopher Hicks

Stop the Presses: A New Media Baron Appears

I shared https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/20130805231302-25760-stop-the-presses-a-new-press-lord-appears/ by Michael Moritz, Chairman at Crankstart.

August 6, 2013 · 1 min · 9 words · Christopher Hicks

When a Favorite Company Breaks Your Heart

Shared https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/20130729064147-36792-when-a-favorite-company-breaks-your-heart/ by Bruce Kasanoff.

July 29, 2013 · 1 min · 5 words · Christopher Hicks

Fly To The Top – The 30:30:30:10 Rule

Links to https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/20130718105059-13518874-fly-to-the-top-the-30-30-30-10-rule/ by Steve Tappin.

July 19, 2013 · 1 min · 6 words · Christopher Hicks

11 Simple Concepts to Become a Better Leader

Led to https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/20130128162711-15077789-11-simple-concepts-to-become-a-better-leader/ which still sounds like very good advice when I’m re-reeading it in 2024.

February 24, 2013 · 1 min · 16 words · Christopher Hicks

OpenX is profitable.

Note: this was originally resharing someone else’s post which is lost to the mists of time. OpenX is profitable. :)

February 13, 2012 · 1 min · 20 words · Christopher Hicks