Supabase, Postgres, AI, and Launch Weeks with Paul Copplestone - Ep 3, The Commit Podcast
Dec 11, 2023
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Paul Copplestone, CEO and Founder of Supabase, discusses the growth and collaborative nature of Supabase and the significance of open-source contributions. They also explore the barrier of entry in AI and the growth of Postgres as the most popular database. They highlight the importance of long-term trends and launch weeks in building a business. The CEO mentality and the significance of a culture document in hiring are also discussed.
Superbase is an open source alternative to Firebase, focusing on making Postgres scalable and easy to use.
Superbase aims to make Postgres cloud-native and provide developers with tools for scalable and future-proof applications.
Deep dives
Introduction to Superbase and its origins
Superbase is an open source alternative to Firebase and offers tools on top of Postgres to make it easy to use. The company is completely open source and prioritizes using existing tools for the ecosystem. The idea for Superbase originated as a desire to create an app store on top of Postgres, inspired by Kong's plugin system.
The accidental positioning as a Firebase alternative
Superbase initially focused on creating a real-time interface for Postgres and gained traction when positioned as an open source Firebase alternative. It has since become a popular alternative with a focus on making Postgres scalable and easy to use, especially for Firestore needs.
The impact of the open source community on Superbase
Superbase leverages the power of the open source community by supporting existing tools, employing maintainers, and welcoming feature contributions from users. The community's input has shaped Superbase's development and direction, leading to improvements and new features based on user feedback.
Superbase's focus on Postgres and future plans
Superbase remains dedicated to Postgres hosting and aims to make it infinitely scalable for AI and vector workloads. They prioritize making Postgres cloud-native while ensuring all enhancements are upstreamed into Postgres itself. Their goal is to capitalize on the trend of Postgres dominance and provide developers with the necessary tools to build scalable and future-proof applications.
Episode 3 - The Commit Podcast by Hashnode
Topic: Supabase, Postgres, AI, and Launch Weeks with Paul Copplestone
Host: Sandeep Panda, Co-founder, Hashnode.
In Episode 3 of The Commit Podcast, we engage in an enlightening conversation with Paul Copplestone, CEO and Founder of Supabase. We explore the intricate layers of building and scaling a tech startup. This episode provides an in-depth look at the evolution of Supabase, the strategic decisions behind its growth, and insights into the tech startup ecosystem.
Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction
00:36 - Introduction to Paul and Supabase
02:04 - Supabase origin story
04:20 - Open-source's role to Supabase's growth
06:01 - Supabase AI Clippy bot's origin story
10:39 - Managed databases or Database as a Service (DBaaS)
12:02 - Why Postgres is winning over MySQL?
12:44 - Supabase's strategy to go beyond Postgres
15:44 - Adopting AI fast by launching Postgres Vector database
19:34 - Hosting successful "Launch Weeks", the strategy
26:17 - Do you still contribute to Supabase codebase?
29:02 - Tips to hire the best talent as a founder
34:06 - What's next for Supabase?
Links mentioned during the podcast:
1. Supabase - https://supabase.com/
2. Supbase on GitHub: https://github.com/supabase/supabase
3. Supabase Launch week: https://supabase.com/launch-week
Connect with us:
Hashnode:
https://hashnode.com
Follow us on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/hashnode
Connect with Sandeep Panda:
https://sandeep.dev/blog, https://twitter.com/sandeepg33k
Connect with Paul Copplestone:
https://twitter.com/kiwicopple, https://paul.copplest.one/
#hashnode #TheCommitPodcast #supabase #devcommunity #postgres #postgresql #mysql #database #dbaas
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