Sam Lambert, the CEO of PlanetScale, joins Dax for a candid discussion about the remarkable journey of launching the Postgres product and scaling the company's success. Discover how PlanetScale is on track to achieve a million dollars in ARR for their Postgres product, delve into the technical nuances of their groundbreaking infrastructure, and learn why PlanetScale is considered a reliable alternative to Amazon Aurora for large-scale database solutions. Sam shares his experiences and insights on navigating startup challenges, maintaining focus amidst tempting opportunities, and fostering a culture that thrives on innovation and reliability. Links:Announcing PlanetScale for Postgres – PlanetScaleThe principles of extreme fault tolerance – PlanetScaleSam Lambert (@isamlambert) / XDeath wrestling with ogresWhopKickCursor - The AI Code EditorConvex | The reactive database for app developersFigmaSponsor: Terminal now offers a monthly box called Cron.Want to carry on the conversation? Join us in Discord. Or send us an email at [email protected]:(00:30) - Airline travel advice with a baby (02:32) - What was it like launching PlanetScale for Postgres? (08:00) - What was reused and what was new? (12:08) - Is the sharding from scratch? (17:27) - Is PlanetScale the main alternative to Aurora? (19:33) - Is there a link between Postgres and AI companies? (24:57) - What is your goal for PlanetScale? (27:13) - The joy of seeing other products running on your platform (30:00) - Is vibe coding worth paying attention on a services side? (45:39) - The regret of not enjoying what we get to do (49:09) - Intertwinning making money with running a business (53:24) - Playing the long game and avoiding temptations (58:49) - Remembering the era of database experimentation ★ Support this podcast ★
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