108: Database School Launch 🚀

Nov 25, 2025 69m

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Ian and Aaron talk about the launch of Database School - the branding, everything he did the morning of the launch, building the site with Gemini, and so much more. Plus the world championship of….bagels?

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(00:00) - Every Second Mattered
(08:40) - The Morning Of
(15:30) - The Last Launch?
(18:07) - Walking With Adam
(20:01) - Pricing
(28:28) - Doing It Live
(36:21) - We're Talking Logos
(44:14) - Closing Thoughts On The Launch
(49:21) - Built With Gemini
(01:06:23) - World Championship of Bagels

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The Early Morning Hustle

Ian shares his experiences from the night before the launch of Database School, detailing how he stayed up late working before ultimately choosing to nap on the office couch. He discusses the challenge of balancing sleep with the need to prepare for launch.

The Launch of Database School

The conversation dives into the specifics of launching Database School, including the hard work behind the branding and the site design. Ian discusses the final preparations leading up to launch, including testing the checkout features and getting everything ready for the big day.

Using AI in Development

The hosts discuss how Ian used Gemini AI extensively to build the Database School website. They reflect on the advantages of utilizing AI in coding, where Ian found that the AI could handle complex tasks like coding and design much better than before.

Challenges of Launch Day

Ian describes some of the unexpected challenges he faced on launch day, including a last-minute scaling issue with the server. The discussion highlights both the technical problems encountered and the overall sense of relief once everything was live.

Bagels and Fun Closing Thoughts

The episode wraps up with a light-hearted discussion about the world championship of bagels, emphasizing Ian’s excitement for checking out Starship Bagel in Dallas that was recently rated the best bagel.