Anthony Fan
Senior Manager, Open Source Strategy, OSPO
TPIsoftware
Anthony Fan is a results-driven technology leader with deep expertise in API management, AI-driven digital transformation, and open source strategy. As Senior Manager of Open Source Strategy at TPIsoftware, he bridges technical excellence with business value, guiding enterprises through complex system integrations, platform modernization, and data-driven innovation.
Anthony plays a critical role in shaping the go-to-market strategy for digiRunner, TPIsoftware’s API management and integration platform. With a strong foundation in technical storytelling, he regularly authors white papers, blog series, and strategic content that decode emerging trends—such as AI analytics, microservices architecture, and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)—for both developers and decision-makers alike.
At the Open Source Program Office (OSPO), Anthony leads the charge in promoting sustainable open source adoption and community-driven development. He empowers engineering teams to contribute to and build upon TPIsoftware's open technologies, driving collaboration across industries ranging from finance and healthcare to public sector and manufacturing.
A champion of developer experience, Anthony focuses on building clear documentation, practical governance frameworks, and scalable AI-powered tools that accelerate software delivery without compromising security or quality. His cross-functional insights and future-forward mindset make him a trusted advisor to business leaders navigating digital acceleration.
Session
In this session, we’ll unveil a practical and strategic approach to achieving open source success within enterprises by challenging traditional models and forming a thriving feedback ecosystem. Drawing from real-world experience at OpenTPI, we’ll explore how aligning open source initiatives with market-driven goals, user engagement, and business sustainability can generate tangible results in innovation, revenue, and branding. You’ll gain actionable insights into how to subvert legacy rules, reach wider audiences, and foster a self-reinforcing open source ecosystem that benefits both developers and the enterprise.
Target Audience:
• Open source developers exploring enterprise collaboration
• Project maintainers seeking sustainable growth
• Technical decision-makers and advocates promoting open culture in business
Key Takeaways
• Use open source to shift the playing field—see how code, community, and transparency can challenge traditional enterprise software models.
• Grow your project with purpose by setting clear goals, choosing the right license, and engaging contributors through meaningful collaboration.
• Balance freedom and sustainability through service-based monetization and scalable infrastructure, while keeping your codebase open and accessible.
• Boost impact with real feedback—learn how to embed user and contributor input into your development cycle to improve product quality and relevance.
• Scale with community and code by aligning development efforts with strategic goals in documentation, marketing, and partner collaboration.
Session Outline:
1. Introduction: The Evolving Role of Open Source in Business
2. Subvert the Game: Lowering Barriers & Increasing Visibility
3. Reach & Retain: From Users to Evangelists
4. Creating a Feedback Loop for Growth
5. Business Integration: Strategy, Licensing, and Revenue
6. Q&A / Community Sharing
Prerequisites for Attendees:
• Familiarity with open source practices or basic enterprise IT structure
• Interest in bridging community development with business strategy
Supplementary Material:
• GitHub: https://github.com/TPIsoftwareOSPO/digiRunner-Open-Source
• Documentation: https://docs.tpi.dev
• Blog: https://tpi.dev, https://medium.com/@opentpi
• LinkedIn: OpenTPI