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The following issues often delay or block graduation:
- A single employer dominates PPMC membership is dominated by a single employer after a year or more in incubation.
- No independent committers or contributors stepping into leadership roles.
- Roadmaps or release cycles tied to a corporate product schedule.
- Branding confusion where the project's product is presented as part of a vendor’s product line.
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Vendor neutrality does not mean excluding companies. It means ensuring that no one company dominates. A podling may start with strong involvement from a single vendor, but over time, it must demonstrate openness and diversity. The strength of an Apache project stems from its independence, diversity, and community-led nature, enabling it to thrive long after any single vendor’s involvement.
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