Couchbase President and CEO Matt Cain Joins TechNet Executive Council

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., April 10, 2018 -- Couchbase, Inc., creator of the world’s first Engagement Database, today announced President and CEO Matt Cain has been appointed to the Executive Council of TechNet as the newest of its 15 members.  Through the Executive Council, Cain will engage policymakers to advance innovation, stimulate economic opportunity, and ultimately strengthen the U.S.’s position as the world’s preeminent innovation leader.

Leveraging nearly two decades of experience in leading global organizations--several years within the data management space--Cain will share with TechNet members expertise to help strengthen the U.S.’s posture on data-related initiatives at both a public and private sector level. Through his work with Couchbase’s customers, which account for some of the biggest household names across multiple industries, Cain has an intimate understanding of the data dilemmas enterprises face to stay competitive.

“Matt Cain is a dynamic leader who understands the crucial role forward-looking policies play in the success of the innovation economy.  Couchbase is revolutionizing data management to help businesses of all sizes.  Matt will bring a valuable perspective on how business and government can work together to promote innovation, economic growth, and opportunity across the nation.  We are fortunate to have him join our Executive Council.”
--Linda Moore, President and CEO, TechNet

“Digital innovation revolves around data--capturing it, protecting it, accessing it, and unleashing its full potential in ways that help stimulate economic growth as well as improve our quality of life. It is an honor to be joining the more than 80 members of TechNet to advance public policy and private sector initiatives at the Federal, state, and local levels, which overall help advance the U.S.’s position as the world leader in innovation.”
--Matt Cain, President and CEO, Couchbase

About TechNet
TechNet is the national, bipartisan network of technology CEOs and senior executives that promotes the growth of the innovation economy by advocating a targeted policy agenda at the federal and 50-state level.  TechNet’s diverse membership includes dynamic startups and the most iconic companies on the planet and represents three million employees and countless customers in the fields of information technology, e-commerce, the sharing and gig economies, advanced energy, cybersecurity, biotechnology, venture capital, and finance.  TechNet has offices in Washington, D.C., Silicon Valley, San Francisco, Sacramento, Austin, Boston, Olympia, Albany, and Tallahassee.

About Couchbase, Inc.
Couchbase's mission is to be the data platform that revolutionizes digital innovation. To make this possible, Couchbase created the world's first Engagement Database. Built on the most powerful NoSQL technology, the Couchbase Data Platform includes open source Couchbase Server and Couchbase Mobile. The platform provides unmatched agility and manageability -- as well as unparalleled performance at any scale -- to deliver ever-richer and ever more personalized customer experiences. For more information, visit www.couchbase.com.

Couchbase customers include industry leaders like Amadeus, AT&T, Carrefour, Cisco, Comcast, Concur, Disney, Dixons Carphone, DreamWorks Animation, eBay, Marriott, Neiman Marcus, Rakuten/Viber, Tesco, Tommy Hilfiger, Verizon, Wells Fargo, as well as hundreds of other household names.

Couchbase investors include Accel Partners, Adams Street Partners, Ignition Partners, Mayfield Fund, North Bridge Venture Partners, Sorenson Capital, and WestSummit Capital.

Couchbase Contact:           
Christina Knittel
Couchbase
(775) 209-2461
[email protected]