Rohit De Souza, the newly appointed CEO of MariaDB, emphasizes the importance of strengthening collaboration with the MariaDB Foundation. Following a tumultuous period marked by a failed SPAC listing and a recent acquisition by K1 Investment Management, MariaDB is set to regain stability and refocus on its community-driven roots. De Souza believes that the backing of private equity will facilitate closer ties with the Foundation, which has historically safeguarded user interests. He aims to leverage community input in product development, signaling a fresh start for the company after recent cutbacks.