Before founding Linear, I was a founding designer at Coinbase and a principal designer at Airbnb, where I learned the importance of building tools that are fast and efficient.

At Linear, we focus on building tools specifically for product software companies, especially early-stage startups, to ensure we meet their unique needs.

We focused on user research to understand the frustrations people had with existing tools, which helped us refine our vision for Linear.

At Airbnb, I learned the importance of quality and detail in product development, especially from observing CEO Brian Chesky's involvement in the experiences product.

The decision to commit to building Linear came after months of research and discussions with my co-founders, culminating in a commitment to start full-time in March 2019.

I ran Airbnb like a hardware startup, focusing on efficiency and discipline. This approach has proven beneficial for software development, as it encourages thoughtful decision-making and accountability.

When we started Linear, we aimed to connect the highest level of company goals to day-to-day work, making it more meaningful for everyone involved.

Timing was crucial for Airbnb, Coinbase, and Stripe; they entered markets where existing products were inadequate, allowing them to create solutions that were ten times better.

After FlightCar, I joined Airbnb as a product manager to learn how successful companies operate and to gain insights into building a great product.