245: The Future of Data: Postgres, Iceberg, and Operational Analytics with Pranav Aurora of Mooncake Labs

Highlights from this week’s conversation include:

• Pranav’s Background and Journey in Data (1:10)
• Backstory of Mooncake Labs (2:05)
• PostgreSQL as a Force (4:47)
• Curiosity in Product Management (7:33)
• Challenges with Iceberg (11:12)
• Go-to-Market Strategy (13:52)
• Building Community Engagement (15:56)
• Importance of Feedback (18:26)
• AI Integration in Mooncake Labs (21:29)
• Innovation in data interaction (23:49)
• PostgreSQL and startup growth (28:41)
• Core component of business strategy (31:20)
• The Origin of the name Mooncake Labs (34:12)
• Upcoming Product Release (38:40)
• Connecting with Mooncake Labs and Parting Thoughts (42:49)

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