Open Source Startup Podcast E174: The SDF / DBT Acquisition (1 + 1 = 3)
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May 2, 2025 Lukas Schulte, Co-Founder & CEO of SDF Labs, and Anders Swanson, Senior Developer Experience Advocate at dbt Labs, dive into the recent acquisition of SDF by dbt. They explore the intricacies of the M&A process and discuss how the integration will enhance developer experiences through improved SQL tools. The conversation delves into cultural integration challenges within tech teams, the evolving landscape of data tools, and the fascinating interplay between YAML and large language models in simplifying data work and fostering innovation.
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Early Community Interaction
- Anders joined the SDF Slack early, signaling strong interest and collaboration.
- Early community interaction set positive vibes leading towards acquisition talks.
DBT's SQL Compiler Vision
- DBT envisioned SQL comprehension as a complete, robust solution rather than a partial fix.
- Choosing SDF's tech saved them from a duct-tape approach to building SQL tooling.
Reverse Onboarding Excitement
- The first week post-acquisition featured "reverse onboarding" where both teams shared demos.
- This mutual learning jumpstarted productive collaboration and excitement.