Linear

Our customers, software development teams, often face the challenge of using clunky, outdated, and slow project management tools that hinder their ability to build high-quality software efficiently. Many existing tools were created over a decade ago, and their underlying concepts haven't evolved to meet today's expectations and modern software development practices. This can lead to frustration, wasted time, and a feeling that the magic of software creation has been lost. That's why we built Linear, a design-focused issue tracking and project management system created to be a better 'way' to build software, not just a better 'tool'. We believe that productivity software should be opinionated, guiding teams towards efficient workflows rather than offering endless customization that can lead to chaos as teams scale. Our customers want to focus on what they do best: crafting software experiences that feel magical again. Linear helps them achieve this by streamlining workflows across the entire product development process, from issue tracking and bug management to broader project management and roadmap planning. We prioritize speed, efficiency, and a user experience that software engineers, designers, and product managers actually enjoy using.

The Linear Method, a set of principles and practices we've developed, is at the core of our product, enabling creators to build high-quality software by saying no to busy work and starting simple before growing over time. We understand that the competition for talent is intense, and gifted individuals prefer working for companies that utilize tools designed for them. By providing a sleek, fast, and intuitive platform, we empower teams to stay aligned, work without friction, and optimize for efficiency. Thousands of teams globally, from early-stage startups to public companies like Vercel and Cash App, rely on Linear to build their products. We are passionate about software craftsmanship and care deeply about the quality of our work, down to the smallest detail. Our focus is on keeping individual team members productive, believing this is more important than generating perfect reports. Linear is designed with the end-users – the creators – in mind, helping them to manage the critical activities of a product company, such as prioritizing ideas, tracking roadmaps, and maintaining quality, which can ultimately determine a company's success. We aim to inspire and accelerate builders, whether they are small startups or large enterprises, helping them push forward and build better software.