How About Tomorrow? PlanetScale's Postgres Launch with Sam Lambert
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Jul 15, 2025 Sam Lambert, CEO of PlanetScale, reveals the excitement and challenges behind launching their innovative Postgres product. He discusses the impressive trajectory towards a million dollars in ARR and shares unique architectural insights that set PlanetScale apart from corporate giants like Amazon Aurora. The conversation also touches on the importance of building trust in client relationships and maintaining a focus on innovation amidst the fast-paced tech landscape. Sam’s reflections on the joys of startup culture and mentorship underscore his commitment to meaningful work.
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Chaotic Yet Successful Postgres Launch
- Sam Lambert shares a hectic Postgres launch week with canceled flights and a hospitalized baby.
- Despite chaos, they are on track to reach a million dollars ARR without public access yet.
Rapid Postgres Development Sprint
- PlanetScale quickly moved from idea to production Postgres in less than a week.
- A hack week sprint led to high availability and live customer use by July 1st ahead of schedule.
Reusing Infrastructure Boosts Performance
- PlanetScale reused mature infrastructure like their operator and backup system for Postgres.
- Their edge network expertise enabled faster and more resilient database access than competitors.