Cristina Cordova has joined Linear as the Chief Operating Officer to enhance the company's growth and lead its go-to-market strategies, bringing significant experience from her previous roles at Stripe and Notion. At a crucial time when both startups and established companies are seeking improved software development tools, Cordova is expected to contribute to Linear's efforts in making its product more scalable and reliable. Her extensive background includes building partnerships at Stripe and managing platform and business development at Notion, showcasing her ability to scale businesses and products effectively. Linear values craftsmanship and precision, aligning with Cordova's commitment to quality and customer experience, and her role is anticipated to help expand Linear's influence across the customer journey, maintaining the company's dedication to careful and deliberate progress.