<p>In this episode of the Modern Web Podcast, recorded at All Things Open in Raleigh, NC, Rob Ocel talks with Tobie Morgan Hitchcock, co-founder and CEO of <a href="https://surrealdb.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">SurrealDB</a>, about redefining databases. SurrealDB consolidates the complexity of using multiple database models—relational, graph, document, and more—into a single platform, enabling advanced queries and features like time travel. Toby shares insights on its innovative approach to separating storage and compute layers, the challenges of building from scratch, and the enthusiastic adoption by developers and enterprises.</p>
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<p>Chapter</p>
<p>00:00 - Introduction and Setting the Stage</p>
<p>01:46 - Why Create Another Database?</p>
<p>04:31 - How SurrealDB Works</p>
<p>07:36 - The Developer Experience with SurrealDB</p>
<p>11:01 - Time Travel in Databases</p>
<p>16:21 - Challenges and Opportunities in Database Innovation</p>
<p>20:01 - Educating Developers on SurrealDB + Community and Adoption</p>
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<p>Follow Tobie Morgan Hitchcock</p>
<p>Linkedin: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/tobiemorganhitchcock" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/tobiemorganhitchcock</a></p>
<p>Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/tobiemh" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://x.com/tobiemh</a></p>
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Modern Web

Modern Web

Modern Web Podcast S12E45- Leverage Multiple Database Models in One Platform with SurrealDB ft. Tobie Morgan Hitchcock

DEC 5, 202433 MIN
Modern Web

Modern Web Podcast S12E45- Leverage Multiple Database Models in One Platform with SurrealDB ft. Tobie Morgan Hitchcock

DEC 5, 202433 MIN

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<p>In this episode of the Modern Web Podcast, recorded at All Things Open in Raleigh, NC, Rob Ocel talks with Tobie Morgan Hitchcock, co-founder and CEO of <a href="https://surrealdb.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">SurrealDB</a>, about redefining databases. SurrealDB consolidates the complexity of using multiple database models—relational, graph, document, and more—into a single platform, enabling advanced queries and features like time travel. Toby shares insights on its innovative approach to separating storage and compute layers, the challenges of building from scratch, and the enthusiastic adoption by developers and enterprises.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Chapter</p> <p>00:00 - Introduction and Setting the Stage</p> <p>01:46 - Why Create Another Database?</p> <p>04:31 - How SurrealDB Works</p> <p>07:36 - The Developer Experience with SurrealDB</p> <p>11:01 - Time Travel in Databases</p> <p>16:21 - Challenges and Opportunities in Database Innovation</p> <p>20:01 - Educating Developers on SurrealDB + Community and Adoption</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Follow Tobie Morgan Hitchcock</p> <p>Linkedin: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/tobiemorganhitchcock" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/tobiemorganhitchcock</a></p> <p>Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/tobiemh" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://x.com/tobiemh</a></p> <p><br /></p> <p><a href="thisdot.co" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><br /></a></p>