Notion
FeaturedAll-in-one workspace for notes, docs, and projects.
Founded in 2013 by Ivan Zhao and Simon Last, Notion was built on the vision of creating a single unified tool to replace the dozens of fragmented apps teams use for notes, wikis, tasks, and databases. After nearly running out of money in its early years, Notion rebuilt the product from scratch and relaunched in 2018 to massive acclaim. The platform has since grown to over 35 million users and 4 million paying customers worldwide. Notion became one of the fastest-growing SaaS products ever, reaching a $10 billion valuation in 2021, especially popular among startups, students, and creative professionals.
Active Founders
Ivan Zhao
Founder / CEO
Ivan Zhao is the co-founder and CEO of Notion. Born in China and educated in Canada, he studied cognitive science at the University of British Columbia. Ivan is known for his philosophical and design-centric approach to building software, drawing inspiration from tools like HyperCard and early computing pioneers. His long-term vision is to give individuals and teams a programmable workspace that feels as personal as a notebook but as powerful as a software tool.
Simon Last
Co-Founder
Simon Last is the co-founder of Notion. He partnered with Ivan Zhao in the early days to build the technical foundation of the platform. Simon contributed significantly to the core architecture and engineering of Notion during its critical rebuilding phase between 2015 and 2018, when the team was just two people working tirelessly to reimagine what a productivity tool could truly be.