References

MM21PL discussion panel: Building Magento Open Source Future - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adTHJXy-c3Y
 
Community Prioritization Process Updates - https://community.magento.com/t5/Magento-DevBlog/bg-p/devblog

Adobe Commerce / Magento Community Managers:

Parul Sinha (https://www.linkedin.com/in/parul-sinha-87965240/overlay/about-this-profile/) - Engineering Leader - Developer Community

Priyakshi Chauhan (https://www.linkedin.com/in/priyakshi-chauhan-a8533b43/overlay/about-this-profile/)  - Community Manager - Adobe Commerce

Magento Open Source website: magento-opensource.com (https://magento-opensource.com/)

Read about the Magento Association: magentoassociation.org (https://magentoassociation.org/)

Become a member: hub.magentoassociation.org (https://hub.magentoassociation.org/memberships)

Reach out to Mathias:

• https://twitter.com/mattlefaux
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/mathias-schreiber/
• info@magentoassociation.org

Takeaways

The Magento Association plays a crucial role in the Magento community, providing support and resources.

Mathias Schreiber's background in the TYPO3 community prepared him for his role in the Magento Association.

The transition from working with Smith Bucklin to taking over operational tasks was challenging but necessary.

Adobe's support and funding are essential for the success of the Magento community. The MA has the official rights to use the Magento brand in promotional material, which is a unique proposition.

The Community Council is being formed to bridge the gap between Adobe and the community and help with code contributions and direction.

Meet Magento events are important for bringing the community together and making merchants aware of the platform's capabilities.

The MA is working on reviving committees and is open to new ideas that benefit the Magento community.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Matthias Schreiber
01:53 Matthias' Background and Transition to the Magento Community
05:10 The Role of the Magento Association and Community Ownership
08:08 Transitioning from Smith Bucklin to Independent Operations
15:06 The Importance of the Magento Association
21:54 Adobe's Investment in the Magento Community
25:12 Funding and Sponsorship of the Magento Association
30:41 The Purpose and Future Plans of the Magento Association
36:11 The Role of Marketing and the Value of Credibility
39:32 The Community Council: Bridging the Gap Between Adobe and the Community
46:04 Meet Magento Events: Connecting Merchants and the Community
57:36 Community Involvement: Committees and Opportunities to Contribute

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