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SingleStore role-play cheat sheet
For the mock cold call at the end of most SDR interviews.
What they sell, in one line
A fast database that handles live transactions and analytics in one place, built for AI and data-heavy apps.
Who you'd be calling
Heads of data, data engineering and platform teams, architects and CTOs at software and data-driven companies.
Your opener
“Hi [Name], this is [You] from SingleStore. We help teams get live data into apps and dashboards without juggling several databases. Is speed or freshness of data something your team struggles with?”
Problems you solve for them
- Dashboards and apps show slow or stale data
- Running separate databases for transactions and analytics is complex and costly
- AI features need fast access to fresh data
Discovery questions to ask
- What databases or data warehouses power your apps and reports today?
- Where do you see delays, either in dashboards loading or data getting updated?
- Are you building any AI features that need fresh data?
Objections they'll throw at you
“I'm busy.”
→ I'll keep it short. Can I ask one question about your data setup, and if it's not a fit I'll go?
“Not interested.”
→ No worries. Is your current setup working well enough that speed isn't an issue, or just not a priority right now?
“We already use Snowflake/Postgres/something else.”
→ Those are solid tools. Many teams keep them and add SingleStore where they need real-time speed. Is there any app of yours where that matters?
“Send me an email.”
→ Of course. What's the biggest data challenge on your plate so I can make it relevant? And is it okay if I follow up Thursday?
Competitors worth knowing
Snowflake, ClickHouse, Databricks
Interview tips for this company
- Learn the difference between a database used for transactions and one used for analytics, in plain terms.
- Expect a technical buyer: be honest about what you don't know and offer to bring in a specialist.
Written from public information about SingleStore to help you practice. Ask an insider what their role play looked like; it's the best prep there is.