MySQL founder joins Sun exodus Monty Widenius, the original author of the MySQL database server, has resigned from Sun Microsystems after months of protracted discussions about his career.

Former MySQL CEO Mickos joins Benchmark The open-source database company's one-time chief executive is now entrepreneur in residence at a leading Silicon Valley venture capital firm.

Former MySQL CEO Marten Mickos is joining venture-capital firm Benchmark Capital as an entrepreneur in residence, says Benchmark partner Kevin Harvey. The move builds on Benchmarks tradition of ...