Q&A with Grafana Labs CEO Raj Dutt about our licensing changes

Grafana Labs CEO Raj Dutt discusses the company's decision to relicense its core open-source projects, including Grafana, Grafana Loki, and Grafana Tempo, from Apache 2.0 to AGPLv3. This move aligns with their commitment to maintaining transparency and adhering to OSI-approved licenses while emphasizing the importance of community support. Although AGPLv3 is expected to create potential complexities for some users, Grafana Labs believes that most companies will adapt without significant issues. The change will not impact their strategic partnerships, such as with AWS, and they aim to provide guidance for users on compliance with the new license. Dutt also highlights the importance of maintaining a strong community and brand presence to mitigate risks associated with potential forks of their projects. The conversation underscores Grafana Labs' dedication to being an open-source leader while balancing commercial success and community health.