Lightning Talk: Baking a Security Community From Scratch - Helen Woeste

Presenters Helen Woeste Source OpenSource SecurityCon NA 2025 Beyond the Bake-Off: Crafting Thriving Open Source Communities 🚀 Ever dreamt of building a bustling, engaged open source community? It might sound like a daunting task, but what if we told you the secret sauce is surprisingly similar to what goes into a perfect Victoria sponge? Helen Wuesty from the Open Source Technology Improvement Fund (OSTIF) shared some brilliant insights at a recent tech conference, drawing a delightful parallel to the beloved Great British Bake Off. Her “recipe” is all about moving beyond just existing to actively cultivating advocates and fostering deep, meaningful engagement. ...

November 24, 2025 · 4 min