We are excited to announce that Block Inc. has joined the Linux Foundation’s TODO Group as a General Member!
Block’s Open Source Program Office (OSPO)
In January 2025, Block launched its Open Source Program Office to serve as the central hub for their open source strategy and operations. The OSPO focuses on:
Advanced Open Source Exploration: Identifying and evaluating cutting-edge open source technologies for potential adoption.
Strategy Planning: Developing strategies for integrating open source into Block’s products and services.
Compliance Management: Ensuring adherence to open source licenses and related regulations.
Engineer Training: Cultivating top-tier engineering talent with expertise in open source.
Open Source Promotion: Advocating for open source adoption and contribution within the organization and the broader community.
Block has a rich history of contributing to the open source community, with notable projects such as OkHttp, Retrofit, and the Lightning Development Kit. For more information about Block’s open source initiatives, visit their Open Source page.
TODO Representatives
Please join us in welcoming the following representatives from Block:
Andrew Lee Rubinger, Head of Open Source Program Office
Manik Surtani, Head of Open Source – CTO Office
We look forward to their contributions and collaboration within the TODO community!
About TODO
The Linux Foundation’s TODO Group supports organizations in establishing and fostering strategic and sustainable open source engagements by addressing common challenges and openly sharing best practices for successful implementation.
General Members of the TODO Group are representatives from organizations actively engaged in open source management and strategy. They are responsible for driving open source adoption across divisions and product lines. A proven pattern to enable this adoption is the establishment of Open Source Program Offices (OSPOs). By joining TODO, your organization can contribute to the growth and continuous update of best practices, ensuring more organizations can successfully engage with open source.