In this week’s Quick Coffee, Julian, a member of the Linear team, discusses the company's focus on quality and how it is achieved through a design-driven approach. He shares insights into the remote work setup at Linear and the importance of hiring senior and experienced individuals who share the same vision and taste. Julian also talks about the use of AI in the product, emphasizing the importance of naturally embedding AI features that reduce friction for users. He concludes by discussing the concept of quality and how it is a continuous pursuit rather than a destination. Grab a coffee and listen in!

PS: Julian's product recommendation: https://www.kleid.jp/

Our episode overview

(00:00:00) Introduction and Background

(00:02:59) The Importance of Quality at Linear

(00:10:02) Building a Remote Team with Shared Vision and Taste

(00:18:55) Naturally Embedding AI to Reduce Friction (00:32:04) The Continuous Pursuit of Quality

(00:36:08) Offline Product Preference: Pen and Paper

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