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Slack

Slack is a real-time messaging, archiving and search tool for modern teams. Slack enables users to port in conversatio...

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What they do

Problem

Teams struggle to communicate and keep project information organized across disparate tools and conversations.

Solution

Slack provides a real-time team messaging platform with searchable archives and integrations that centralize conversations and work links from other apps.

Who it's for

Modern teams at companies of all sizes that need centralized communication and coordination.

Founders

Stewart Butterfield
Cal Henderson
Eric Costello
Serguei Mourachov

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