Linear cofounder on feedback, focus, and building remote-first teams with Jori Lallo

In this episode of Distributed, host Jack Hannah speaks with Jori Lallo, co-founder of Linear, to unpack how he and his co-founders shaped one of the most opinionated products in software. They discuss why the team built a product before a business, the principles behind the Linear Method, and how feedback and work trials define Linear’s culture.

The conversation also explores the realities of running a team split across Europe and the U.S., the role of in-person meetups, and how AI is reshaping both Linear’s workflows and the future of collaboration.

For anyone interested in remote work…