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How Notion Built a Product Without a Category
In this episode, we explore how Notion created a new software category by blending notes, wikis, and databases into one flexible tool. We trace the journey from founder Ivan Zhao's early vision to the product's slow burn growth, breaking down the key decisions that turned a niche productivity app into a $10 billion company. Learn why Notion's 'do-everything' approach was initially dismissed by investors, how community-driven marketing fueled adoption, and what lessons founders can take from Notion's counterintuitive strategy of building a product with no clear…
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