--- title: Community Blog | Grizz Griswold (5) description: Thoughts, news and events from FINOS and its community. (5) --- [![FINOS](https://www.finos.org/hs-fs/hubfs/sofin%20assets/SOFIN%20LOGOS/finos-logo.png?width=543&height=126&name=finos-logo.png "FINOS")](https://finos.org) - [Projects](https://www.finos.org/projects) - [Artificial Intelligence (AI)](https://ai.finos.org/) - [Common Domain Model (CDM)](https://www.finos.org/common-domain-model) - [FDC3](https://www.finos.org/fdc3) - [Fluxnova](https://fluxnova.finos.org) - [FINOS Common Cloud Controls](https://www.finos.org/common-cloud-controls-project) - [High Performance Computing (HPC)](https://hpc.finos.org) - [OSERA](https://osera.finos.org/) - [Open Source Readiness Initiative](https://www.finos.org/open-source-readiness) - [OS-Climate](https://www.finos.org/os-climate) - [Try our Projects](https://www.finos.org/project-sandbox) - [All Projects Landscape](https://landscape.finos.org/) - [Community](https://www.finos.org/engage-with-our-community) - [FINOS Community Calendar](https://www.finos.org/calendar) - [Community Quickstart](https://www.finos.org/get-involved) - 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[Join our Slack channel](https://finos-lf.slack.com/messages/finos-community/) - [Recognize a contributor](https://github.com/finos/community/issues/new?assignees=mcleo-d&labels=community-recognition&template=Community-Recognition.md&title=FINOS+Community+Recognition) - [Ambassador Program](https://www.finos.org/ambassador-program) - [Membership](https://www.finos.org/membership-benefits) - [Members](https://www.finos.org/members) - [Inquire](https://www.finos.org/membership-benefits#become-a-member) - [Join](https://joinnow.platform.linuxfoundation.org/?project=finos) - [Member ROI Summary & Calculator](https://www.finos.org/roi-report-calculator) - [Dependency Consumption Analysis](https://www.finos.org/dependency-consumption-analysis) - Resources - [2025 Mission & Vision](https://www.finos.org/2024-in-review-2025-vision) - [Research & Case Studies](https://www.finos.org/research-case-studies) - [Training](https://training.linuxfoundation.org/finos/) - [Open Source Maturity Model](https://osr.finos.org/docs/bok/OSMM/Introduction) - [Contributions Live Dashboard](https://metrics.finos.org) - [Our Github Organization](https://github.com/finos/) - [Our Developer Toolchain](https://odp.finos.org/) - [FINOS Store](https://store-finos.myshopify.com/) - News & Events - [This Week At FINOS](https://www.finos.org/this-week-at-finos) - [Community Blog](https://www.finos.org/blog) - [Newsletter](https://www.finos.org/newsletter) - [Podcast: Open Source in Finance](https://www.finos.org/open-source-in-finance-podcast) - [Press Releases](https://www.finos.org/press) - [FINOS Events](https://www.finos.org/hosted-events) - [Community Events](https://www.finos.org/featured-events) - [Community Spotlight](https://www.finos.org/community-spotlight) - [Stay Informed](https://www.finos.org/sign-up) - [About](https://www.finos.org/about-us) - [Stay Informed](https://www.finos.org/sign-up) - [FAQs](https://www.finos.org/faq) - [Contact Us](https://www.finos.org/contact-us) - [Governing Board](https://www.finos.org/governing-board) - [Technical Oversight Committee](https://www.finos.org/technical-oversight-committee) - [Team](https://www.finos.org/team) - [Governance](https://www.finos.org/governance) - [Code of Conduct](https://www.finos.org/code-of-conduct) - [OSFF + Videos](https://events.linuxfoundation.org/open-source-finance-forum) - [OSFF NY 2026 Videos](https://www.finos.org/osff-new-york-2026-videos) - [OSFF 2026](https://www.finos.org/osff-ny-26-landing-page) - [OSFF NY Workshops](https://www.finos.org/osff-ny-2026-workshops) - [OSFF Toronto 2026 Videos](https://www.finos.org/osff-toronto-2026-videos) - [OSFF New York 2025 Videos](https://www.finos.org/osff-nyc-2025-videos) - [OSFF London 2026 Videos](https://www.finos.org/osff-london-2026-videos) - [apidays Paris 2025 Videos](https://www.finos.org/apidays) ![Community Blog](https://www.finos.org/hubfs/10.04.19.FINOS_WebsiteBanners_3.png) # Community Blog ## Grizz Griswold ### Recent Posts ## [Open Source in Finance Podcast: FINOS Announces Formation of an Open Source Standard Project for Financial Services Common Cloud Controls](https://www.finos.org/blog/open-source-in-finance-podcast-formation-of-common-cloud-controls) August 01, 2023 [Grizz Griswold](https://www.finos.org/blog/author/grizz-griswold) [Leave a comment](https://www.finos.org/blog/open-source-in-finance-podcast-formation-of-common-cloud-controls#comments-listing) [![](https://www.finos.org/hubfs/Open%20Source%20in%20Finance%20Podcast/Open%20Source%20in%20Finance%20Podcast%20-%20Aaron%20Grizz%20Griswold-2.png)](https://www.finos.org/blog/open-source-in-finance-podcast-formation-of-common-cloud-controls) In this episode of the podcast, we discuss the formation of a new major project in FINOS around common cloud controls for financial services. Episode show notes and transcript are available below. ## [Open Source in Finance Podcast: July 6 Debrief](https://www.finos.org/blog/open-source-in-finance-podcast-debrief-july06) July 07, 2023 [Grizz Griswold](https://www.finos.org/blog/author/grizz-griswold) [Leave a comment](https://www.finos.org/blog/open-source-in-finance-podcast-debrief-july06#comments-listing) [![](https://www.finos.org/hubfs/Open%20Source%20in%20Finance%20Podcast/Open%20Source%20in%20Finance%20Podcast%20-%20Aaron%20Grizz%20Griswold-2.png)](https://www.finos.org/blog/open-source-in-finance-podcast-debrief-july06) In this episode of the podcast, we return to our FINOS Debrief episode as a wrap-up to the past few months and look forward to what's to come! Episode show notes and transcript are available below. ## [Open Source in Finance Podcast: Sarah Khalife, GitHub: Journeys Through Open Source in Financial Services](https://www.finos.org/blog/open-source-in-finance-podcast-sarah-khalife-github-journeys-through-open-source-in-financial-services) May 19, 2023 [Grizz Griswold](https://www.finos.org/blog/author/grizz-griswold) [Leave a comment](https://www.finos.org/blog/open-source-in-finance-podcast-sarah-khalife-github-journeys-through-open-source-in-financial-services#comments-listing) [![](https://www.finos.org/hubfs/Open%20Source%20in%20Finance%20Podcast/Open%20Source%20in%20Finance%20Podcast%20-%20Sarah%20Khalife.png)](https://www.finos.org/blog/open-source-in-finance-podcast-sarah-khalife-github-journeys-through-open-source-in-financial-services) In this episode of the podcast, we sit down with Sarah Khalife of the GitHub. We look at Sarah's developer journey, how and why she ended up as a principle solutions engineer, and a little of generative AI. Episode show notes and transcript are available below. ## [Open Source in Finance Podcast: May 11 Debrief](https://www.finos.org/blog/open-source-in-finance-podcast-may-11-debrief) May 12, 2023 [Grizz Griswold](https://www.finos.org/blog/author/grizz-griswold) [Leave a comment](https://www.finos.org/blog/open-source-in-finance-podcast-may-11-debrief#comments-listing) [![](https://www.finos.org/hubfs/Open%20Source%20in%20Finance%20Podcast/Open%20Source%20in%20Finance%20Podcast%20-%20Aaron%20Grizz%20Griswold-2.png)](https://www.finos.org/blog/open-source-in-finance-podcast-may-11-debrief) In this episode of the podcast, we return to our FINOS Debrief episodes (now monthly) that wrap up the past month in the FINOS Ecosystem - and look forward to the next month and beyond. Episode show notes and transcript are available below. ## [Open Source in Finance Podcast: 15 Years+ Open Source Conferences - Todd Lewis, All Things Open & Open Source 101 Conferences](https://www.finos.org/blog/open-source-in-finance-podcast-15-years-open-source-conferences) March 17, 2023 [Grizz Griswold](https://www.finos.org/blog/author/grizz-griswold) [Leave a comment](https://www.finos.org/blog/open-source-in-finance-podcast-15-years-open-source-conferences#comments-listing) [![](https://www.finos.org/hubfs/Open%20Source%20in%20Finance%20Podcast/Open%20Source%20in%20Finance%20Podcast%20-%20Todd%20Lewis.png)](https://www.finos.org/blog/open-source-in-finance-podcast-15-years-open-source-conferences) In this episode of the podcast, we sit down with Todd Lewis of the All Things Open and Open Source 101 conferences. We look back at the changes in the open source landscape of running open source conferences over the past 15+ years. We hope you enjoy! Episode show notes and transcript are available below. ## [Open Source in Finance Podcast: March 2 Debrief](https://www.finos.org/blog/open-source-in-finance-podcast-march-2-debrief) March 02, 2023 [Grizz Griswold](https://www.finos.org/blog/author/grizz-griswold) [Leave a comment](https://www.finos.org/blog/open-source-in-finance-podcast-march-2-debrief#comments-listing) [![](https://www.finos.org/hubfs/Open%20Source%20in%20Finance%20Podcast/Open%20Source%20in%20Finance%20Podcast%20-%20Aaron%20Grizz%20Griswold-2.png)](https://www.finos.org/blog/open-source-in-finance-podcast-march-2-debrief) In this episode of the podcast, we return to our FINOS Debrief episodes (now monthly) that wrap up the past month in the FINOS Ecosystem - and look forward to the next month and beyond. Episode show notes and transcript are available below. ## [OS in Finance 101: Open Source Developers, Contributors, and Maintainers](https://www.finos.org/blog/os-in-finance-101-open-source-developers-contributors-and-maintainers) February 09, 2023 [Grizz Griswold](https://www.finos.org/blog/author/grizz-griswold) [Leave a comment](https://www.finos.org/blog/os-in-finance-101-open-source-developers-contributors-and-maintainers#comments-listing) [![](https://www.finos.org/hubfs/Open%20Source%20in%20Finance%20Podcast/2023-02-08%20Eddie%20Knight%20%26%20Colin%20Griffin%20podcast%20episode.png)](https://www.finos.org/blog/os-in-finance-101-open-source-developers-contributors-and-maintainers) In this episode of the podcast, we sit down with Eddie Knight of Sonatype and Colin Griffin of Krumware. We talk about views on open source in financial services from the developer side, contributor side, and maintainer side. Plus we look at how open source consumption and contribution has changed over the years, and what we see driving the future... security is a big part of all of this. We hope you enjoy! Episode show notes and transcript are available below. ## [Open Source in Finance Podcast: February 1 Debrief](https://www.finos.org/blog/open-source-in-finance-podcast-february-1-debrief) February 01, 2023 [Grizz Griswold](https://www.finos.org/blog/author/grizz-griswold) [Leave a comment](https://www.finos.org/blog/open-source-in-finance-podcast-february-1-debrief#comments-listing) [![](https://www.finos.org/hubfs/FINOS/2021%20OSSF%20London%20Working%20Folder/finos-open-source-in-finance-podcast.png)](https://www.finos.org/blog/open-source-in-finance-podcast-february-1-debrief) In this episode of the podcast, we return to our FINOS Debrief episodes (now monthly) that wrap up the past month in the FINOS Ecosystem - and look forward to the next month and beyond. Episode show notes and transcript are available below. 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