Published Dec 9, 2024

E159: Innovating on Distributed SQL Databases with Yugabyte

Dive into the transformative journey of Yugabyte as founder Karthik Ranganathan reveals how strategic decisions in database architecture, customer engagement, and open source philosophy have propelled the company to the forefront of distributed SQL databases for cloud-native applications.

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E159: Innovating on Distributed SQL Databases with Yugabyte

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Database Evolution

Customer EngagementKarthik Ranganathan shares insights on building customer trust and evolving product strategies at Yugabyte. He discusses the importance of customer feedback and strategic growth in establishing Yugabyte as a leader in distributed SQL databases.

Customer Engagement

Open Source Strategy

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