Enterprise Ready · 2025-06-02 · 1h 30m
In this relaunch episode of the EnterpriseReady Podcast, host Grant Miller, CEO of Replicated, sits down with Tristan Handy, founder and CEO of dbt Labs. They dive into the evolution of dbt from a consulting project to an open source CLI tool with a thriving enterprise product and ecosystem. The conversation explores the strategic nuances of commercializing open source software, scaling developer-focused tools, introducing AI-powered copilots, and navigating modern enterprise sales. Handy shares hard-earned lessons on product-market fit, technical re-architecture, M&A, and building opinionated platforms. Whether you're a SaaS founder, data engineer, or enterprise operator, this episode delivers tactical insights on building and scaling enterprise software in today’s AI-infused landscape.
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