Cristina Cordova

Seasoned operator who has scaled early teams into large organizations and led GTM and operations at high-growth companies; previously an early hire and leader at Stripe and Notion and currently Chief Operating Officer at Linear.

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Nov 25, 2025 • 24min

MOMENT: How to Identify Exceptional People Early | Cristina Cordova (Stripe, Notion, Linear)

Cristina Cordova, a seasoned operator and current COO at Linear, shares her insights on identifying exceptional talent early in a startup's journey. She discusses looking for world-class founders who complement each other and how being exceptional aids in spotting talent in unfamiliar domains. Cristina emphasizes finding signs of beloved products through genuine customer conversations, starting with a sharp market wedge, and hiring salespeople skilled in technical sales. Her tactical frameworks provide invaluable guidance for building effective go-to-market strategies.

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