The author of the text, along with their co-founder Matt, made a significant bet on the web as a platform when they founded Netlify. Their vision was to build a better web by providing a viable workflow and ecosystem for developers. The Jamstack, which Netlify helped popularize, has since become mainstream, with numerous success stories across various industries. To further drive innovation and maturity in the ecosystem, Netlify is launching a $10 million Jamstack Innovation Fund to invest in early-stage startups building for the Jamstack. The fund will provide up to $100,000 in funding, advisory support, integration with the Netlify platform, and marketing exposure. Additionally, Netlify is dedicating $1 million to open source project sponsorships and contributions.