Story
Linear is defending calm software in an agentic moment
The issue tracker’s restraint is being tested by a future of machine-created work.
Person dossier · Reviewed
Karri Saarinen
Karri Saarinen is covered by DGTLPPL for work spanning product design and developer tools.
Biography
Co-founder and CEO, Linear
Karri Saarinen is co-founder and CEO, Linear. This dossier follows the decisions, products, research, and institutions connected to product design, developer tools. It is maintained from primary public records and is updated when a role or affiliation materially changes.
Companies
Timeline
- Co-founder and CEO, Linear
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Public positions
Public work and statements emphasize product design, developer tools.
Public record and appearances
Essential coverage
Interview
Karri Saarinen on the discipline of calm software
An annotated reading of Linear’s approach to quality, speed, and interface restraint.