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Karri Saarinen

Founder

Founder at Linear · CEO / Designer (Acquired by Coinbase) at Kippt

San Diego Metropolitan Area

FoundedKippt · YCLinear

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About

Saarinen is a designer and co-founder who previously served as Principal Designer at Airbnb and founding Head of Design at Coinbase. He co-founded Kippt, a Y Combinator-backed company, and has been involved in tech community building efforts including Rails Girls and ArcticStartup.

Founder at Linear

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Linear's investors · 13

01 AdvisorsSan Francisco · $1M – $10M checks20VCLondon · $250K – $5M checksAccelPalo Alto · $500K – $100M checksDesigner FundSan Francisco · $100K – $1M checksForm CapitalMiami · $200K – $300K checksHeavybitSan Francisco · $500K – $5M checksIndex VenturesSan Francisco · $540K – $10.8M checksIndie.vcSalt Lake City · $250K – $2M checksJude GomilaLynnwoodSalesforce VenturesSan Francisco · $5M – $50M checksSection 32Palo AltoSequoia CapitalMenlo Park · $100K – $50M checks · since 2020Seven Seven SixPalm Beach Gardens · $500K – $5M checks

Co-founders at Linear

JLJori Lallo
Jori LalloFounder
TATuomas Artman
Tuomas ArtmanFounder

CEO / Designer (Acquired by Coinbase) at KipptYC S12

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Karri went through Y Combinator (Summer 2012) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.

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Kippt's investors · 1

Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K checks · since 2012

Co-founders at Kippt

JLJori Lallo
Jori Lallodeveloper

Podcasts & interviews

featuring Karri Saarinen

Brand Design Tips From Linear Founder Karri Saarinen

Design Review

Frequently asked questions

Who is Karri Saarinen?
Saarinen is a designer and co-founder who previously served as Principal Designer at Airbnb and founding Head of Design at Coinbase. He co-founded Kippt, a Y Combinator-backed company, and has been involved in tech community building efforts including Rails Girls and ArcticStartup.
Where does Karri Saarinen work?
Karri Saarinen is CEO / Designer (Acquired by Coinbase) of Kippt and Founder at Linear.
What companies did Karri Saarinen found?
Karri Saarinen founded Kippt, Linear.
What podcasts and interviews feature Karri Saarinen?
Tracked appearances include "Brand Design Tips From Linear Founder Karri Saarinen".

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