I actually blame California cost of living for stagnation of database industry. I know many smart people in SF and LA, who created great open-source projects

I actually blame California cost of living for stagnation of database industry. I know many smart people in SF and LA, who created great open-source projects as a hobby. After a few years this project matures, and it would be great time to turn hobby into business. But they have to keep working for large company, to support family. Some stuff (such as DBs) is just bellow VCs radar. I guess it is good for me. My startup is all about collecting abandoned ideas and adding nice wrapping.