Nearly seven years after co-founding Nuxt with his brother Sébastien, the author transitions to a new role as Director of Engineering at Directus, drawn by its commitment to open source and accessible data. The move signifies a continuation of values shared at Nuxt, such as collaboration, innovation, and community-driven development. The author expresses admiration for Directus leaders Ben Haynes and Rijk van Zanten, who embody both technical skill and a community-focused ethos. Honoring past experiences at Nuxt, the author looks forward to contributing to Directus's mission and embracing new challenges in the open source and Vue.js communities.