Slashing Costs with Open Source Tools featured Alex Artushin, Director of Engineering at Native Frame, in a practical Tech & Tequila session focused on using open-source technology to reduce operational costs without compromising a company’s tech stack. The session explored how founders and tech leaders can leverage open-source tools to accelerate development, build robust technology infrastructure, and make smarter technology investments without relying solely on expensive enterprise solutions. Key topics covered: Leveraging open-source tools to reduce technology costs. Building a capable tech stack without enterprise-level price tags. Using open-source technology to accelerate development. Making strategic technology decisions while keeping budgets lean.