This anonymous post, shared by "Imashadowphantom" on Medium states that MariaDB, the commercial entity that operates on top of the open source database platform, is in dire financial straits.
This is a summary of what the user states:
Its leadership has been embroiled in allegations of racism, sexism, and abuse, as well as violations of labor laws in the US and internationally.
Lawsuits are piling up, and the company is struggling to pay its bills and make payroll. To make matters worse, the company's relationship with its founder, Monty Widenius, has soured, and he was voted off the board in 2022.
The company went public via a SPAC merger but lost its funding when investors withdrew their money. MariaDB is now at risk of closure, and its few remaining executives and board members are taking measures to protect themselves, including hiring law firms and purchasing insurance.
The author also advises employees to look for jobs elsewhere.
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