About Kari Saarinen

Karri Saarinen is the co-founder and CEO of Linear, an enterprise software company that specializes in issue tracking and project management tools. With a focus on combining elegant user interfaces with world-class performance, Linear aims to enhance the productivity of teams in the tech industry. Prior to Linear, Karri co-founded Kippt, a Y Combinator-backed startup, and has been involved in various educational initiatives. He advocates for founders to critically evaluate standard startup advice and forge their own paths that align with their unique strengths.

Startups Founded

Enterprise software maker specializing in issue tracking and project management tools that combine UI elegance with world-class performance.

Software DevOps, APIs, Developer Tools Operations and HR