Linear
San Francisco, California, USA · Founded 2019
51-200 employees · series-b
Linear is a modern issue tracking and project management platform founded in 2019 by Karri Saarinen (former Airbnb designer) and Tuomas Artman (former Uber engineer). The company was created out of frustration with existing project management tools that felt slow and cluttered. Linear distinguishes itself through its exceptional user experience, featuring a keyboard-first interface, lightning-fast performance, and a minimalist design philosophy that prioritizes speed and clarity over feature ...
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Linear has established itself as a premium, design-forward alternative in the project management space, particularly favored by engineering-focused teams and modern tech companies. The company competes by emphasizing speed, user experience, and developer-centric workflows rather than enterprise features or broad market appeal.