Slack
web-based instant messaging service
Common Themes
Videos Mentioning Slack
My Complete Productivity System
Ali Abdaal
Used for internal team communication, with various channels for different topics.
Powering your Copilot for Data - with Artem Keydunov from Cube.dev
Latent Space
A communication platform where Statsbot was initially developed and used, also mentioned as a key interface for data bots.
Full Length Episode | #173 | February 14, 2022
Cal Newport
Communication tool mentioned as a development that contributes to the 'hyperactive hivemind' and a decrease in deep work.
Elad Gil and Pejman Nozad - Startup Investor School Day 3
Y Combinator
Cited as an example of a company that solved a founder's personal problem.
RAG is a hack - with Jerry Liu of LlamaIndex
Latent Space
A popular data source for LlamaHub loaders, though building high-quality loaders for services like Slack can be challenging.
The Deep Life — Cal Newport
Tim Ferriss
Communication software mentioned in the context of Cal Newport's other books on technology in the working world.
E78: VC fund metrics that matter, private market update, recession, student loans, Bill Hwang arrest
All-In Podcast
A communication platform, mentioned as a past IPO that contributed to significant returns for a venture fund.
E77: Tech work culture, crypto regulation, stablecoins, $NFLX & more w/ Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong
All-In Podcast
A communication platform discussed regarding its use in the workplace and potential for social media-like interactions.
E111: Microsoft to invest $10B in OpenAI, generative AI hype, America's over-classification problem
All-In Podcast
A business communication platform, imagined as an interface for a premium ChatGPT service for workplace research.
The AI Coding Factory
Latent Space
A communication platform integrated with Factory AI, used for sharing information and updates.
E64: Antitrust standards & enforcement, tech repricing, lab leak obfuscation, E63 reactions & more
All-In Podcast
Mentioned by a host who regretted selling it during a market downturn, highlighting the difficulty of making investment decisions during volatility.
Tiny Teams: $6m ARR, 5m users with 4 employees — Sid Bendre, Oleve (Quizard AI/Unstuck AI)
Latent Space
Mentioned as the company co-founded by angel investor Cal Henderson.
Communicate with Users, Build Something They Want - Ryan Hoover of Product Hunt
Y Combinator
A communication tool used by distributed teams, also mentioned in context of a bot notifying about new subscriptions.
Deep Life Stack 2.0 To Reinvent Yourself: How To Master Productivity & Find Purpose | Cal Newport
Cal Newport
A communication platform used in workplaces.
E96: Adobe acquires Figma for $20B, TPB SPAC, FedEx CEO's recession warning, macro picture & more
All-In Podcast
An example of a product company cannibalized by Microsoft Teams, leading to its acquisition by Salesforce.
The CEO Who Pays Employees to De-Locate From the Bay
Y Combinator
The primary communication tool for Zapier, highlighting the importance of good writing and empathy in a remote environment.
Thomas Laffont | All-In Summit 2024
All-In Podcast
A company whose direct listing experience is used as an example, with a lesson learned about optimal pricing.
IPFS, CoinList, and the Filecoin ICO with Juan Benet and Dalton Caldwell
Y Combinator
A popular team communication platform, used as an example of a centralized consumer application that suffers from single points of failure.
Dalton Caldwell - All About Pivoting
Y Combinator
Mentioned as a famous example of a company that pivoted from a video game ('Glitch') to its current successful platform.
E60: The 2021 Bestie Awards PLUS Jack Dorsey starts the Web3 Wars
All-In Podcast
Company that had to sell to Salesforce due to competition from Microsoft Teams.
Karlie Kloss Interview | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
A communication platform mentioned as a tool for organizing actions with a team.
The New Future Of Work: A Conversation with Matt Mullenweg (Episode #194)
Sam Harris
A chat and communication platform used by distributed teams, including Automattic, as an alternative to email for internal discussions.
Why You're Always Tired & Exhausted (No Matter What You Do) | Cal Newport
Cal Newport
A digital chat channel mentioned as an example of a communication tool that requires constant attention switching, contributing to mental exhaustion.
E54: Spread trading big tech, capital allocation, Zillow's misfire, Progressives suffer losses
All-In Podcast
Slack found it difficult to compete with Microsoft's bundling of Teams, eventually leading to its acquisition by Salesforce as a protective measure.