From Contributor to Founder: Turning Python Projects into Products

Track

The Python community

Type

Panel

Level

beginner

Language

English

Room

Main Stream

Start

2025-12-05T17:35:00Z

End

2025-12-05T18:05:00Z

Duration

30 minutes

Abstract

There is wonderful diversity within PyLadies, especially in the ways our members grow and make an impact in tech. Some have turned their Python contributions, whether open-source projects, community initiatives, or side projects, into real products, services, or meaningful outcomes. In this session, we will hear their inspiring stories and explore the journeys from contributor to creator, innovator, or community leader. Panelists will share lessons learned along the way, including practical insights for turning ideas into action, navigating challenges, and discovering new opportunities. Attendees will leave motivated, inspired, and with a deeper appreciation for the creativity, dedication, and impact within the PyLadies community.

Speakers

Inessa Pawson
OpenTeams
Deborah Hanus
Carol Willing
Leah Wasser
Sheena
Prelude.tech