Episode 52: Tristan Handy of dbt Labs

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Enterprise Ready

Grant Miller

56 episodes

3 months ago

EnterpriseReady is a podcast that dives deep into what it takes to build successful enterprise software companies. Hosted by industry veterans, the series features conversations with founders, product leaders, and engineers who have scaled products to meet the demands of large organizations. Topics include infrastructure, compliance, product design, go-to-market strategies, open-source business models, and everything in between — offering practical insights for anyone building software for the enterprise market.

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Episode 52: Tristan Handy of dbt Labs

Enterprise Ready

1 hour 29 minutes 48 seconds

5 months ago

Episode 52: Tristan Handy of dbt Labs

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.