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Nathan Seidle, the chief executive officer (CEO) of SparkFun Electronics (SparkFun), was contemplating stepping down from his role. Based in Colorado, SparkFun was founded in Boulder in 2003 and had grown to generate an annual revenue of US$32 million with 146 employees. SparkFun’s commitment to open-source principles had shaped its business model, facilitating a mutually beneficial and collaborative relationship between the company and its users, with community contributions driving rapid innovation and product development. As Seidle stepped down from his CEO role, would SparkFun remain open source?