Brandon Strittmatter

Brandon Strittmatter is the Co-Founder and CEO of Outerbase, a Y Combinator-backed startup (Winter 2023 batch) that focuses on reimagining database interactions.14 He founded Outerbase in July 2022, describing it as "the interface for your database" that modern teams use to view and interact with their data.1

Professional Background

Prior to founding Outerbase, Brandon had a diverse career in technology and design:

DigitalOcean:: He worked as a Senior Product Designer from October 2019 to July 2022, where he helped design various offerings including App Platform, Serverless, API, and managed databases.13

Containership, Inc.:: Brandon served as the Founding Designer from January 2017 to September 2019. The company was later acquired by Hitachi Vantara.1

Branding Brand:: He held the position of Director of User Experience from September 2013 to January 2017, designing award-winning apps and websites for major brands like Burberry, American Eagle, and Ralph Lauren.1

Entrepreneurial Journey

Brandon's entrepreneurial journey with Outerbase has seen several milestones:

1. In January 2023, Outerbase was accepted into Y Combinator's Winter 2023 batch.4
2. The company launched its first open-source project in March 2023.6
3. In May 2024, Outerbase was recognized as one of the top products of the day on Product Hunt.2

Brandon's LinkedIn profile showcases his expertise in UX strategy, interaction design, and product development, which he has leveraged in building Outerbase.1 His posts on LinkedIn indicate that he is actively involved in promoting and developing Outerbase, with frequent updates about the company's progress and achievements.57