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# [Breaking into Product Management with Open Source](https://taos.hashnode.dev/breaking-into-product-management-with-open-source?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

I converted my first public talk at OSCAFEST22 by Open Source Community Africa into an article.

Apr 5, 2022 · 6 min read · taos.hashnode.dev  
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## Written by

[The African Open Sourcerer](https://hashnode.com/@Shebuel)

@Shebuel · Lagos, Nigeria

  
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Hey there! You found me! Shebuel is an open-source contributor, advocate, and community manager. He's currently exploring contributor relations in open source through research and advocating for the sustainability of contributors and the community by creating valuable content and speaking at Open Source events. I’d be writing a lot about the wonderful open source community and everything I’m learning in between.

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[Vic Kalchev](https://hashnode.com/@vickalchev)

[Apr 5, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/breaking-into-product-management-with-open-source/624c280d2b09bb392ea5ce10/comment/624c37ef2b09bb392ea5d044)

That's a great overview of the paths to product management. I haven't explored the open source path but it'd definitely worth the attention.

Another, similar, path is Web 3 and specifically DAOs. DAOs are essentially communities built around a common goal or idea. Many DAOs aspire to produce a product or service but the challenge is getting someone to manage the process.

Happy to share more if interested.

[The African Open Sourcerer](https://hashnode.com/@Shebuel)

[Apr 5, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/breaking-into-product-management-with-open-source/624c280d2b09bb392ea5ce10/comment/624c37ef2b09bb392ea5d044#reply-624c4dd14b4dde0dc0bece17)

Thank you for such a fine comment Vic. The Web 3 space and community is such a great place to build practical product management experience also. I agree with you.