Suraj Patel, Head of MongoDB Ventures, discusses the transformative landscape of databases and generative AI. He highlights the growing gap between the demand for skilled developers and current education. Suraj dives into MongoDB's evolving business model, balancing open source with monetization. The conversation delves into emerging trends, like hybrid databases and natural language querying, as well as the challenges developers face with machine learning tools. His insights reveal how innovations in data management are paving the way for the future of technology.