Our Story
How it all started
In this article, I want to share with you the story of how we started ExyData. It all began in September 2022 with the idea of creating a data platform that would allow people and businesses to easily manage their data and make better decisions. We wanted to create a platform that would be easy to use, flexible, and scalable, allowing you to deploy your preferred data solutions without complex calculations to estimate costs or waiting weeks for a POC environment to try. We knew that there were already some data platform companies doing similar things out there, but we felt there was still room for improvement. We wanted to create a platform that would be different from the rest, one that would truly help companies make better decisions.
I started working on the idea in my spare time, and soon I had a prototype ready. I showed it to some friends and colleagues, and they were all very excited about it. They thought it was a great idea with a lot of potential. So, I decided to quit my job as a Sales Engineer at InfluxData and focus on ExyData full-time.
For me, it was a big risk, but I believed in the idea and was willing to take the chance. I knew it was going to be a lot of hard work, but I was ready for it. I started working on the platform, and soon I had a beta version ready. I showed it to some potential customers, and they were all very impressed. They thought it was a great platform with a lot of potential. So, I decided to launch it.
In June 2023, with my co-founder at that time, we launched the platform under another name. We started to get some customers, and soon we had a lot of interest from companies all over the world. We were very excited about the response, and we knew we were onto something big. We started working on improving the platform, and soon we had many new features ready. We launched them, and the response was amazing. Companies loved the new features and started to use the platform more and more.
The Spin Off
But in the world of startups, things can change very quickly. In March 2024, my co-founder and I had a disagreement about the direction of the company. We both had different ideas about how we should move forward, and we couldn't agree on a common vision. So we decided to split up, and I decided to spin off the company and start ExyData.
It was a very difficult decision to make, but I knew it was the right thing to do. I believed in the idea, and I knew that I could make it work. I started working on almost entirely rewriting and improving the platform, and soon I had a new version ready. I showed it to some potential customers, and they were all very impressed. They thought it was a great platform with a lot of potential. So, I decided to launch it.
Here we are
And here we are, in July 2024, with ExyData. We are building a great team to rise like the Phoenix from the ashes. We are very excited about the future and know that we are onto something big. We are working hard to improve the platform, and we have a lot of new features ready. The response has been very positive, and we are confident that we are going to be very successful.
Right now, you can use ExyData in a few ways:
- You can use it to create your own data solutions, and deploy them in minutes using ExyData Web Console.
- Using the API to integrate your data solutions with your own workflows.
- You will be able to use the ExyData CLI in a few weeks. We are working hard to make it available as soon as possible.
The Future
The future looks bright for ExyData and the team. We are going to release a very detailed roadmap soon, but we can tell you that we are working on many new features that will make the platform even better. Expect a lot of new content in both text and video formats to help you get the most out of ExyData. Additionally, we are planning a trip to some conferences to meet you in person and hear your feedback.
Conclusion
I hope that you enjoyed reading this article and that you learned something new about ExyData. We love to hear from you, so please feel free to reach out through our contact form or through our social media channels. We are always looking for ways to improve the platform, and we would love to hear your feedback.