As a DevRel Engineer, Opemipo Disu shares his experience building open-source projects and highlights common pitfalls that developers face when working on such projects. These pitfalls include lack of community management, poor documentation, inadequate promotion, poor developer experience, and poor user feedback/support. To overcome these challenges, it is essential to implement inclusivity by enforcing a code of conduct, providing accessible resources, and recognizing contributors. By focusing on growth tips such as improving onboarding for user engagement, Opemipo emphasizes the importance of establishing an inclusive and interactive community around open-source projects, which can make a significant difference in their success.