FWIW - A whole host of the pre-IPO GitLab folks went to Chainguard. A lot of them, many in leadership roles. Most importantly, In Sales Leadership. These are people whom don’t really believe in high-pressure sales. Rather they aim to show the value and not squeeze customers for profit or making a number on a chart go up.

Do with that knowledge what you may.

Thanks for sharing. This kind of "color" isn't always easy to ascertain, but (for me, at least) it plays a part in vendor selection.