Supabase CEO on the "painful" decisions that built a $5B company

In this episode of Equity, Julie Bort interviews Paul Copplestone, CEO and co-founder of Supabase, about the company's journey and its role in the "vibe coding" revolution. Copplestone discusses Supabase's deliberate strategy, its focus on developers, and the decision to prioritize product-led growth over large enterprise contracts. He shares insights on the company's hypergrowth, its commitment to open source, and its plans to enhance Postgres scalability. Copplestone also touches on the impact of AI on coding, the evolving roles of developers, and his advice for founders, emphasizing the importance of a phenomenal product, good positioning, and a focus on customers. He envisions a future where AI assists in database administration, enabling more individuals to become builders and entrepreneurs.