The Standard Notes Podcast What is Standard Notes?
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Aug 6, 2023 Dive into the world of digital privacy and encryption with insights from the founders. Discover how Standard Notes emerged from a desire for secure note-taking in a post-Snowden era. Explore the fascinating balance between maintaining user privacy and promoting a business. Learn about the minimalist design philosophy that ensures simplicity enhances user experience. Plus, hear about daily use cases like journaling and exciting new features like the web clipper. Don't miss their approach to continuous integration for seamless updates!
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Founder Embraced Public Visibility
- Mo decided to be more visible despite privacy concerns to better tell the company's story.
- He found putting his face online was less harmful than he feared and useful for communication.
Years Of Note‑Taking Obsession
- Mo has repeatedly built note-taking apps since 2010 until Standard Notes succeeded.
- His personal need to jot ideas and learnings drove the product's origin story.
Privacy Combined With Minimalism
- Concern about storing sensitive data on mainstream services motivated Standard Notes.
- Mo combined minimal design with strong privacy to meet that unmet need.