Gryphon Online Safety`, a cloud-managed network protection platform, was formed by John Wu and Arup Bhattacharya in response to their concerns about online safety for children. The company uses `MongoDB Atlas` as its database solution, which provides scalability, automated backup solutions, and easy integration with JavaScript and Node.js runtime. With $5.4 million in seed funding and over 30,000 customers, Gryphon has seen significant growth during the COVID-19 pandemic, as families have spent more time online and parents are looking for security measures to protect their children. The company's product is not cyclical, with upgrades happening throughout the year, and its solution provides an easy way for parents to control their children's online experience. Gryphon's CTO and Co-founder Arup Bhattacharya advises that a company should start by identifying how its product will make a positive impact on people's lives and that perseverance is key during difficult times.