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Claire Giordano @clairegiordano My Journey to PostgreSQL & the PGCA Board of Directors @clairegiordano@hachyderm.io

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This is a talk about PGCA >> PostgreSQL recognized non-profit organization postgres.ca/donate >

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@clairegiordano PgEU PGCA Slonik Events Canada

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Why PGCA matters Ensures fair use of PostgreSQL brand assets Keeps PostgreSQL free and open source DONATE TO PGCA @clairegiordano

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So where did my journey into Postgres begin? DONATE TO PGCA

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Photo by Gabriella Giordano ~Sep 2024 DONATE TO PGCA

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Fast forward to 2018...

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Working with PGCA to secure a Trademark license for the rename of my podcast.... aka.ms/TalkingPostgres

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@clairegiordano

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Source: Photo taken at PGConf NYC 2024 of Claire Giordano & Jonathan Katz

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What does the PGCA actually do? Canada, United States, European Union Trademarks Postgresql.org, … Domain names Provides no-cost licenses to organizations who wish to use PostgreSQL brand assets outside of fair use Trademark licenses DONATE TO PGCA

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Enjoy YOUR Postgres Journey postgres.ca/donate > @clairegiordano