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Next-generation calendar for professionals and teams
Cron (acq. by Notion) is the next-generation calendar app for professionals and teams, making modern work more efficient and joyful. Our mission is to help spend time wisely through well-crafted software that streamlines workflows, integrates other productivity tools, and builds collaboration right into the core experience. In everything we do at Cron, we believe that time is our most precious resource.
Cron is presented as a next-generation calendar designed for professionals and teams, positioned as a privacy-conscious calendar solution. It emphasizes transforming into a modern calendar experience for collaborative use.
A web-based calendar product marketed as a next-generation calendar for professionals and teams. It appears to function as a calendar application with login/signup, documentation, changelog, and a web app, with emphasis on privacy and team-oriented features by aligning branding with notions of Notion Calendar.
Who it’s for: professionals and teams seeking a modern, privacy-conscious calendar solution
Raphael Schaad is a Visiting Partner at YC. He was the founder and CEO of Cron (W20), a calendar product beloved for its craft and acquired by Notion in 2022. At Notion, he grew Calendar to millions of users and served as Head of Design for Growth and new products like Mail. Previously, he helped build Flipboard and iA Writer. Raphael holds a BS in Computer Science from Bern University of Applied Sciences, and an MS in Media Arts and Sciences from MIT.

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