How AI Killed Database Startups
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In this video, the host discusses the current state and evolution of database startups, particularly focusing on Neon, a serverless Postgres database that has recently been acquired by Data Bricks. The host highlights the recent trend of database companies consolidating, mentioning the shutdown of Fauna and the cessation of free tiers by Planet Scale. They explore Neon’s journey, which aimed to simplify Postgres usage for smaller teams and projects but faced challenges such as high operational costs and a lack of revenue from free-tier users. The acquisition by Data Bricks is framed as a strategic move to leverage Neon’s capabilities in the growing AI space, as data analytics and developer needs evolve. The video concludes with thoughts on the future of database startups and the potential implications this acquisition may have on innovation within the industry.