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.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

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

* How Linear is chipping away at Jira’s dominance

* Why Notion is winning across multiple categories

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

* The surprising role of Slack and Notion in CRM and customer support

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

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

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