Sarah Novotny Joins Kosai as a Board Advisor: A New Chapter for Open Source Leadership

NEW YORK - Jan. 7, 2025 - PRLog -- We are thrilled to announce that Sarah Novotny has joined Kosai as a Board Advisor. Sarah's expertise in open source strategy, governance, and community building will be invaluable in advancing Kosai's mission to secure the future of open source software (OSS). Her leadership in OSS advocacy and deep understanding of the ecosystem's challenges position her perfectly to help us realize our vision of a secure, thriving OSS ecosystem.

"We are thrilled to have Sarah guiding us towards becoming the community's favorite open source company," said Jonathan Simkins, Founder and CEO of Kosai. "The alignment of values between Sarah and Kosai's co-founders is exceptional, and her unparalleled experience at the intersection of open source commercial usage and community is inspiring."

"I am excited to join Kosai as a Board Advisor. Kosai's commitment to securing open source software while supporting its maintainers deeply resonates with me. Open source thrives on collaboration, and I'm eager to work with the team to bridge enterprises and communities, ensuring innovation and sustainability in this evolving ecosystem," said Sarah Novotny, Board Advisor at Kosai.

A Legacy of Open Source Leadership

Sarah Novotny's career reflects her dedication to the open source community. She has served on the Boards of Directors for the Linux Foundation and Node.js Foundation, shaping OSS policies and strategies. As Google's Head of Open Source Strategy, she integrated OSS into Google's operations while fostering collaboration with the broader community.

Her most recent role as Director of Open Source Ecosystem at Microsoft Azure highlights her expertise. There, she led initiatives like the "Getting Great at Linux" project, while strengthening partnerships with the Linux Foundation, Eclipse Foundation, and Open Source Security Foundation.

Why Kosai?

Kosai redefines abandonware security by addressing vulnerabilities in OSS components underpinning enterprise software. By enabling maintainers to thrive, Kosai ensures sustainability and resilience across the ecosystem.

Sarah's expertise will guide Kosai in:

• Strengthening engagement with OSS communities and governance bodies.
• Enhancing OSS vulnerability remediation processes and policy advocacy.
• Building bridges between enterprises and OSS maintainers for a secure, collaborative ecosystem.

A Shared Vision for Open Source Sustainability

Sarah's addition to Kosai's advisory board marks a pivotal moment. Her insights will help us navigate the complex interplay of security, governance, and innovation within the OSS landscape. Together, we aim to empower enterprises to adopt OSS confidently while ensuring maintainers receive the recognition and support they deserve.

As Sarah says, "Open source is people." At Kosai, we couldn't agree more. Visit www.kosai.com to learn how we're securing the future of OSS!