Or you focus on cost-efficient operation from very the beginning. Ironically databases are also one of the markets where it's possible to achieve profitability

Or you focus on cost-efficient operation from very the beginning. Ironically databases are also one of the markets where it's possible to achieve profitability operating, extending, or supporting open source software. I did a talk at FOSDEM 2025 about how three specific companies (Percona, DBeaver, Altinity) achieved this. [0] It is possible because businesses depend on databases and are willing to pay real money to ensure they work properly. [0] https://fosdem.org/2025/schedule/event/fosdem-2025-5320-build-a-great-business-on-open-source-without-selling-your-soul/ https://fosdem.org/2025/schedule/event/fosdem-2025-5320-buil... Disclaimer: I run Altinity.