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The Commit Podcast — Hashnode

Supabase, Postgres, AI, and Launch Weeks with Paul Copplestone - Ep 3, The Commit Podcast

Dec 11, 2023
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.
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Quick takeaways

  • 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.

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