Where Will the Next Software Business Model Come From?

Between open source, open core, ad-supported and SaaS, software-focused business models are being questioned. Will new business models emerge in the next few years? 

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ARE THERE ANY VALID SOFTWARE BUSINESS MODELS LEFT?

• Software business models keep running into road blocks
• VC funding is slowing down, and interest rates are rising
• Can OSS as marketing survive? 

WILL THE NEXT GENERATION PAY FOR SOFTWARE, IN ANY WAY? 

• SaaS seems to work, if you can survive the burn rate to capture customers.
• Is SaaS too expensive? Will variations emerge?
• Any changing models (free to fee, open core, etc.) disenfranchise the users
• OSS is getting less funding
• Gaming is tied to engines and app stores
• Will AI open up new business models? New licensing models?

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