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Cristina Cordova: joining Stripe as employee #27, investing at First Round Capital, to becoming COO at Linear

Apr 24, 2024
Cristina Cordova, COO at Linear and tech investor, shares insights on her journey from partnerships at Stripe to leading at Linear. She discusses navigating tech, advocating for a developer-centric approach, understanding company culture in startups, and aligning individual output with company vision.
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Quick takeaways

  • Christina Cordova's journey highlights the impact of unexpected opportunities and seizing them to transition into the tech industry.
  • Insights from Cordova's time at Stripe emphasize the significance of understanding tech products, advocating for customers, and building strong relationships for success.

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Discovering the Tech World at Stanford

Christina Cordova recounts her start in tech, tracing back to a college internship involving a mobile gaming company, Tapulous. Despite initially envisioning a career in journalism or law, her friend's internship experience sparked her interest in technology, leading her to secure a technology job and set a high bar for impacting future job roles.

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