The Changelog: Software Development, Open Source

It all starts with Postgres (Interview)

Jul 11, 2024

Paul Copplestone, CEO of Supabase, discusses the importance of Postgres as the base-layer substrate for Supabase platform. Topics include open source principles, deployment strategies, PG Vector integration, leveraging Postgres for AI solutions, incremental changes in software development, competition in the database industry, and building products, community, and support in database platforms.

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Quick takeaways

Superbase focuses on simplifying integrations with 130 software apps through an SDK.

Embracing Postgres, Superbase competes with emerging Postgres-based companies for go-to-market strategies.

Superbase experiments with storage innovations like OryongDB and S3 backing for improved performance.

Superbase offers a developer-centric toolset resembling app frameworks, prioritizing ease of use and seamless integrations.

Deep dives

Solving the Integration Challenge

Superbase addresses the pain points faced by companies needing to build and maintain integrations with over 130 software applications. By offering a single connecting platform with an SDK, Superbase streamlines the integration process, enabling product and engineering teams to connect their products to various SAS applications quickly.

Intro

6min

Open Source Principles and Deployment Strategies

16min

Exploring the Development of PG Vector and Integration into Superbase

6min

Addressing Pain Points in the Marketplace and Leveraging Postgres for AI Solutions

23min

Incremental Changes in Software Development and Simplifying Integrations for B2B SaaS Companies

5min

Competition in the Database Industry and Neon's Unique Approach

14min

Building Products, Community, and Support in Database Platforms

9min

Scaling Down, Launch Weeks, and Future Collaborations

10min

Exploring Oriel's Storage Format for Postgres and Database Loyalty

5min

Paul Copplestone, CEO of Supabase (the meme-lord himself), joins the show to take us on the journey of Supabase leading Postgres for life, and how it all starts with Postgres as the base-layer substrate for the entire Supabase platform. They’re laser focused on the drive ahead, not the rear-view mirror.

Disclosure: Adam and Jerod are angel investors in Supabase.

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Featuring:

Paul Copplestone – Twitter, GitHub, Website
Adam Stacoviak – Mastodon, Twitter, GitHub, LinkedIn, Website
Jerod Santo – Mastodon, Twitter, GitHub, LinkedIn

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