Grumpy and Funky Save the World

from Lone Star PHP #lsp17

Transcript

1. Grumpy & Funky Change The World Lone Star PHP 2017 Ed Finkler • @funkatron • @osmihelp
2. Grumpy Funky
3. devhell.info
4. May 2012
5. June 18, 2012
6. “I simply wanted to write and say that I have never been able to put into words how I feel as well as you all did.”
7. “I find it jaw dropping how casual and straightforward you are about discussing this stuff. I don't talk about it with anyone.”
8. “For too long it’s even restricted my commitment to OS, not that I’m using it as an excuse for my lack of contribution. Sharing your thoughts like this and seeing the other side is really encouraging, despite what my brain wants me to think.”
9. “It really sucks to have a brain that wants to continually sabotage you and keeps you from reaching your potential. Just know there are millions, and I do mean millions of people, that understand what you go through.”
10. “I'd gone to a one day conference but was too nervous to talk with any of the other attendees, so even though I really enjoyed the presentations, I left feeling like an idiot for not introducing myself to anyone.”
11. “I deal with the same kind of issues - especially anxiety. I've never really talked with anyone about it (besides my wife) but I may try to find a doctor or counselor to talk to.”
12. “Listening to the latest @dev_hell is really making me think about how I treat people. You never know what someone else is going through.”
13. …
14. February 15, 2013
15. “Knowing I’m not alone.”
16. “…if I can help them know they’re not alone, it’s worth it.”
17. “If I can help people understand what it’s like for people who struggle with this, it’s worth it.”
18. “In my community, the Open Source community, I think I can help. So I’m going to try.”
19. Open Sourcing Mental Illness
21. Fundraiser in Feb
22. Goal $3,000 Time To Goal 19 hours Raised $5,480
23. 8 talks
25. No fundraiser - Prompt
26. 14 talks
27. “I see the problem; how do I fix it?”
28. Mental Health In Tech Survey
31. Fundraiser in June
32. Goal $5,000 Time To Goal 2 hours Raised $14,975
33. 12 talks
34. Handbooks and help
36. Fundraiser in June
37. Goal $10,000 Time To Goal 72 hours Raised $22,481
38. 14 talks
39. Volunteers
40. Formed a non-profit corp in Indiana
41. Granted 501(c)(3) status 3 weeks after filing
42. E-books of handbooks New 2016 survey Took over OSMI Forums Created video presentation Inroads into mental health pros
43. Why “Open Source?”
44. “Where’s the code? herp derp”
45. Open source culture, open source community, is not about code
46. It’s about learning and sharing together
47. It’s about growing together
48. It’s about open arms and open minds
49. An open hand to help the next person pull themselves up
50. Nothing I have ever done felt as good as helping other people
51. Not without Grumpy
52. We make the world we live in
53. We have great power and influence in the lives around us
54. What world will you make?
55. One more thing… A special sneak preview osmihelp.org/donate
56. Ed Finkler Founder Open Sourcing Mental Illness OSMIHelp.org @OSMIhelp @funkatron
57. Links • /dev/hell, Episode 15 • Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/devhell • First Post About OSMI Talks • Slides From First Talk • Fundraisers: 2013, 2015, 2016 • Open Sourcing Mental Illness