Of course there's a difference (as reflected by MongoDB's relatively tiny valuation). The question is how likely it is that they can expand significantly from t

Of course there's a difference (as reflected by MongoDB's relatively tiny valuation). The question is how likely it is that they can expand significantly from their current position. The trajectories of Salesforce, Oracle, and SAP — all of whom had similarly inauspicious beginnings — suggest that it's at least possible.