In this episode, Bill Kennedy interviews Tanmai Gopal, co-founder and CEO of Hasura, discussing the evolution of San Francisco post-pandemic, the innovative approach of Hasura, and the importance of data security and access. Tanmai shares insights from his academic journey, including his experiences with internships and his master's degree in computer vision, culminating in a fascinating project involving drones. In this conversation, Tanmai Gopal discusses his journey from academia to entrepreneurship, focusing on his experiences in building a consulting business and transitioning to product development. He shares insights on the evolution of GraphQL, the challenges of navigating business decisions, and the future of data access in the context of AI and emerging technologies. The discussion highlights the importance of understanding data modeling and the need for innovative solutions in the software industry.

00:00 Introduction

03:15 What is Tanmai Doing Today

05:45 Understanding Hasura’s Approach to APIs

14:40 Pre-Hosted Solutions in Hasura

22:26 First Memories of a Computer

35:40 Favorite Classes During University

49:25 From Consulting to Product

1:01:35 Extending GraphQL 

1:10:30 Competitors of Hasura

1:18:40 Data Privacy

1:22:10 Contact Info

Connect with Tanmai: 

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanmaig/

X: https://x.com/tanmaigo?lang=en

Mentioned in today’s episode:

Hasura: https://hasura.io/

GraphQL: https://graphql.org/

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