Karri Saarinen

Co-founder and CEO of Linear

Helsinki, Finland

About Karri

Karri Saarinen is a Finnish entrepreneur and software developer. He co-founded Linear, a project management tool for high-performance software teams, and has led the company to a valuation of $1.25B. Saarinen has a strong background in design and has led design teams at Airbnb and Coinbase. He is known for his innovative approach to product development and his ability to build high-performing teams. Saarinen is based in Helsinki, Finland.

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Inside Linear: Why craft and focus still win in product building | Karri Saarinen (Co-founder and CEO)

In Depth•Jun 10, 2025•1:33:04•guest