Supabase is a backend-as-a-service platform that allows developers to build in a weekend and scale to millions, centered around PostgreSQL, the world's most popular database.

The unique approach of building Supabase allows us to attract top talent globally, especially former founders who value independence and freedom in their work. I think the system we've built is the scalable solution that most companies need to find eventually; as a founder, you can't be across everything.

I built Supabase not for investors, but to create the best product for developers.

I chose PostgreSQL for Supabase because I recognized its potential trajectory and open-source nature, which allows us to build a business without being tied to a commercial entity. We compete on experience rather than licensing, which allows us to build a unique offering based on our principles, including data portability.

In Supabase, we only hire when we have a pressing problem to solve, which keeps our team lean and focused on delivering value.

Luck and timing play a significant role in startup success, and we were fortunate to launch Supabase during a favorable VC hype cycle, which was crucial for our growth.

I didn't build Supabase for investors; I built it to create the best product for developers, and I believe Postgres is the right tool for that.

We initially started a company based on a bad idea, trying to create a wiki for stock research, but it never took off, which is common in consumer businesses where success can feel random.

I thought of the name 'Pebble' while lying on a beach, two years before we actually made it, and I wrote it down in Evernote as a good name.