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The state of tech tools in 2025

I dive into the latest trends shaping the tech tool landscape, drawing insights from over 6,500 tech professionals across product, engineering, design, and growth roles.

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In this episode, you’ll learn:

  1. Why AI assistants like ChatGPT have become more essential than Gmail or Slack

  2. How Linear is chipping away at Jira’s dominance

  3. Why Notion is winning across multiple categories

  4. How Figma continues to own design workflows, and where Canva is catching up

  5. The surprising role of Slack and Notion in CRM and customer support

  6. Why developers are flocking to AI-native coding tools like Cursor

  7. Three meta-trends reshaping tech stacks: bundling, craft, and mix-and-match flexibility

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