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

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.

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.

Building independent teams is crucial for fast-moving companies; we aim to reduce hierarchy and empower individuals to take ownership of their work.

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 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.

Our approach to acquisitions focuses on finding companies whose founders want to build with us, rather than those looking to exit due to burnout.