Notion, a productivity startup valued at $10 billion, is creating an 'everything app' to revolutionize AI interaction in work and daily life. Co-founder Ivan Zhao's innovative approach has attracted investors and users, aiming to challenge Microsoft and Google's dominance in AI. Notion's unique culture, including CEO Zhao's personal touch on office decor, has contributed to its success. Despite facing challenges in the past, Notion has achieved significant revenue growth and a $10 billion valuation, driven by a focused product strategy and community-led growth.
From paper to product 📝 In conversation with @Forbes — @ivanhzhao's first pitch, how Notion came to be, and why approachability is key. https://t.co/KXEPfmPMgj
In 2015, Notion almost died. The founders moved from SF to Kyoto, Japan so they could build in peace. Last year, they did $119.4M in revenue. And hit $10 BILLION in valuation. How? Two things: 1. Focused Product 2. Community-led growth Bookmark this one 👇 Ivan Zhao and… https://t.co/BC9KEInhxd
I first met @ivanhzhao 11 years ago -- and his pitch for @NotionHQ was unlike anything I had ever experienced. We did not discuss technology products like Microsoft Word or Google Docs. Instead, we spent an hour discussing the openness and form factor of paper. Ivan marveled…
Incredible spread on @NotionHQ from @Forbes' @kenrickcai. From the initial vision when @ivanhzhao first pitched @joshk & the First Round partnership back in 2013 to the team's current ambitions and AI focus, it traces the company's trajectory—and all that's still to come. ✨ https://t.co/o1ldNPGQOO
“If you’re building Legos, are you competing with a toy airplane or toy car company? It’s both.” Great profile on the story of @NotionHQ, a beloved tool at @metrics_co since day one. https://t.co/kQ8cwUNmP9
Notion is, even by Silicon Valley standards, idiosyncratic. CEO Ivan Zhao picks out all the furniture at HQ and for years had a no-shoes policy. My latest magazine profile looks at @ivanhzhao's big AI bet, which earned @NotionHQ a spot on #ForbesAI50: https://t.co/I0j9NWgD1b https://t.co/A1dSgrSyeQ
Notion’s CEO sees a rare opening to break Microsoft and Google’s dominance in the workplace by going early and aggressive on AI. https://t.co/J88F12VOih #ForbesAI50 https://t.co/zOrem2Ve6b
Notion cofounder Ivan Zhao captivated Silicon Valley investors and everyday consumers alike with a sleek productivity app that went so viral its servers crashed. https://t.co/KxOz4CMN1n #ForbesAI50 https://t.co/9dj0vSc2zg
$10 Billion Productivity Startup Notion Wants To Build Your AI Everything App https://t.co/qFjQKomkje #ForbesAI50 https://t.co/3LrIhC3ZZh
🚀🇺🇸 #Productivity startup Notion, valued at $10 billion, is developing an "everything app" that presents a fresh take on how we interact with AI in our work and lives. https://t.co/Aii08JJSPS