Dwight Merriman, co-founder of MongoDB, and Dev Ittycheria, its current CEO, share the adventurous journey of transforming MongoDB into a leading database solution. They discuss the pivotal pivot from a platform-as-a-service to a focused database model amidst fierce competition. The conversation highlights the successful transition to the cloud with Atlas, which now dominates their revenue, and the challenges of changing their licensing model to protect their business. Their insights shed light on resilience and innovation in the tech industry.
