“During the early days of my startup, Clint was a steadfast ally, standing by me through the ups and downs when customer traction was still uncertain. His generosity in opening up his network and providing unwavering support was instrumental to our success.”
— Simon Chan, founder Prediction.io
Acquired by Salesforce
“Working with Marten, Zack, and Clint at MySQL was a transformative experience that shaped my career and who I am today. They weren’t just leaders—they were mentors who genuinely cared about every individual, creating a culture where every idea and voice mattered.
Early in my career, they took the time to coach me, breaking down complex decisions and empowering me to grow with confidence and clarity. Their open-door policy and people-first approach made them incredibly accessible and fostered collaboration and innovation at every level. I can say with absolute certainty that my career and personal growth wouldn’t have been possible without their guidance, and if you have the chance to be coached by them, don’t hesitate—it’s a rare and invaluable opportunity.”
- Oliver Plattner, CEO of Battle Creek Games
“Marten is razor sharp, and every time we interact, I’m struck by his ability to tackle my rapid-fire questions. The topics may be complex challenges spanning sales, recruitment, product, people, technology, and leadership. He illuminates perspectives I hadn’t considered, often reframing or inverting problems in ways that open up entirely new avenues of thought.
His guidance is always rooted in a genuine desire to see me succeed as a founder. He understands people extremely well and has given me great advice around how to lead in a remote environment. Marten’s impact on my journey as a founder and a CEO has been transformative, and I feel incredibly fortunate to have had his wisdom and support throughout the years.”
— Jenny Wolfram, CEO, BrandBastion
“I was fortunate to meet Zack early in our startup journey and he helped provide not only operational guidance, but also advice on hard management issues, all the way through our acquisition by Datadog and beyond.”
- Pierre Betouin, CEO of Sqreen.io
Acquired by DataDog
“Throughout the most challenging phases of my startup journey, Clint was a steady, confidence-building presence—offering everything from practical day-to-day operational guidance to high-level strategic counsel. When our acquisition was on the horizon, he ensured every step was approached with both diligence and intention, balancing the needs of our stakeholders with deep empathy for our team.”
— Nick Handel founder of Transform
Acquired by dbt Labs