Cristina Cordova

Cristina Cordova, a seasoned operator and COO at Linear, shares her invaluable insights from her tenure at Stripe and Notion. She reveals how she joined Stripe despite not knowing what an API was and details her bold moves to salvage a crucial partnership with Shopify. Cristina discusses Notion's community-driven growth strategy and emphasizes the importance of investing in brand early. She also talks about her frameworks for spotting exceptional founders and the role of AI in prioritizing opportunities. Tune in for her tips on transformative leadership!

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.

Cristina Cordova leads the Payments Partnerships and Platform Partnerships teams at Stripe, playing a pivotal role in their rapid growth. She discusses her journey from the gaming industry to SaaS, shedding light on key traits for thriving in fast-paced environments, like adaptability and humility. Cristina shares insights on determining which individuals can scale with a company and the importance of strategic partnerships in early-stage startups. She also emphasizes the need for flexibility, rapid experimentation, and user feedback when navigating partnerships.