Hannes Mühleisen

Hannes Mühleisen, Co-Creator of DuckDB and CEO of DuckDB Labs, shares insights on this innovative open-source database. They discuss how DuckDB draws inspiration from SQLite, its efficient C++ architecture, and advancements like its enhanced CSV reader. Mühleisen explains DuckDB's focus on addressing data needs for the broader population, the journey from research to a for-profit model, and future plans for an extensible ecosystem. Expect a deep dive into streamlining data management and the unique challenges faced in modern analytics!

Navigate data management intricacies with Hannes Mühleisen and Jordan Tigani, the creators of DuckDB and MotherDuck. They discuss the controversial 'hallucinate' shirt, the origins of DuckDB and Oracle, CSV reading in data systems, addressing pain points, embracing community feedback, and the unique features and potential of DuckDB

Hannes Mühleisen, CEO of DuckDB Labs and a professor in the Netherlands, discusses the innovative journey of DuckDB, an open-source analytical database that’s making waves with 10 million monthly downloads. He highlights how DuckDB differs from SQLite and its powerful analytical capabilities. Hannes also dives into the system's flexible ecosystem, allowing for custom functionalities. A fascinating discussion on AI’s impact on database management showcases the balance between traditional SQL usage and modern technological advancements.