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How Notion Became the Everything App Without Venture Capital
In this episode of Startup Stories, Lucas and Luna explore how Notion turned a simple note-taking app into an 'everything app' used by millions. The key wasn't just product flexibility—it was a brutal early decision to reject venture capital until they had product-market fit. We trace Notion's origin story from founder Ivan Zhao's vision to the famous 'Notion 2.0' rewrite that almost killed the company. The episode dives into how Notion grew through a passionate community and a waitlist strategy rather than paid ads, and why its pricing model—unlimited…
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