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Karri Saarinen

06/05/25

@ FirstRoundCapital

I believe in the power of small teams; they can execute projects more effectively without the dilution of culture that comes with rapid team growth.

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Inside Linear: Why craft and focus still win in product building | Karri Saarinen (Co-founder & CEO)

@ FirstRoundCapital

Inside Linear: Why craft and focus still win in product building | Karri Saarinen (Co-founder & CEO)

06/05/25

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