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How Notion Conquered the Note-Taking App Market
Notion went from a failed game studio to a $10 billion productivity platform by betting on flexibility and community. In this episode, Lucas and Luna unpack the story — from Ivan Zhao's early struggles to the template economy that turned users into evangelists. They explore how Notion's block-based editor created a moat, how its waitlist strategy built hype without ads, and why the company's slow, deliberate approach to features has paid off in an era of AI disruption. If you've ever wondered why your team switched from Confluence or why your favorite YouTuber has a Notion…
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