In contrast to similar workflow automation tools, the source code of n8n is public which offers certain benefits – open access, strong community, cost control – and alleviates many data compliance and GDPR concerns that companies might have. After all, the inner workings can be inspected by anyone and data doesn't need to be shared with a third party.

Tanay shares with us some of the background of the company, the philosophy behind, and what the near future holds for the company. We also talked extensively about how to engage a community from day one and how the community shapes the direction of the business.

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