Discover the key to building sustainable open source communities in this insightful 16-minute conference talk from All Things Open 2022. Explore the importance of relationships in open source development as Jenessa Petersen, from Smallstep, shares her experiences across various tech environments. Learn about different personas within open source communities and gain valuable insights on how to authentically engage while fostering a strong, lasting community. Uncover strategies for balancing personal authenticity with effective community building, drawing from Petersen's diverse background in startups, large open source companies, and nonprofit tech organizations.