The MAD Podcast with Matt Turck Trino, Iceberg and the Battle for the Lakehouse | Justin Borgman, CEO, Starburst
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Jan 30, 2025 Justin Borgman, CEO of Starburst, leads his company in transforming data analytics with the open-source project Trino. He shares insights into the evolution from data lakes to lakehouses, emphasizing the importance of open formats like Iceberg for efficient data storage. Justin discusses how Starburst balances on-prem and cloud solutions to cater to diverse enterprise needs. He also highlights the critical role of AI in modern applications and how community engagement has fueled Trino’s success in a competitive landscape.
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Database Dichotomy
- The database world divides into analytical and transactional halves.
- Analytical systems optimize for read speed, while transactional systems prioritize write speed and consistency.
Teradata Acquisition
- Justin Borgman's first company, a Yale spin-out commercializing HadoopDB research, was acquired by Teradata.
- HadoopDB was an early version of the now-popular lakehouse architecture.
Presto Discovery
- While at Teradata, Justin Borgman discovered Presto (now Trino), an open-source project from Facebook.
- He saw its potential and tried to build a product line around it within Teradata, but executive changes led to his departure.