1. Use open source as a way to develop your skills and increase your developer profile (for example presenting at conferences)
2. Use your acquired skills and prominence to land a job at one of the FAANG companies.
3. Bonus if you your employer allows you to work at least part-time on your open source project.
In general, open source is a lousy way to make money by building a business. However, it can be very useful in building your personal brand by both increasing your skills and demonstrating your expertise.
1. Use open source as a way to develop your skills and increase your developer profile (for example presenting at conferences)
2. Use your acquired skills and prominence to land a job at one of the FAANG companies.
3. Bonus if you your employer allows you to work at least part-time on your open source project.
In general, open source is a lousy way to make money by building a business. However, it can be very useful in building your personal brand by both increasing your skills and demonstrating your expertise.