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.

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.

The name 'Supabase' originated as a joke when we couldn't find a suitable database name, and it was initially a placeholder that stuck after we gained traction.

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.

If our platform isn't the best, users should be able to take their data to any other Postgres provider, which reflects our confidence in competing for user loyalty.

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

Parse became a platform that significantly accelerated mobile app development, allowing developers to focus on the client-side while we handled the backend complexities.

While a good portion of Segment's offerings are open source, the majority of value comes from their hosted version, which saves developers time and simplifies complex data operations for business users.