To turn docs into apps, Coda had to rethink productivity from scratch

October 19, 2018 Good afternoon! Word processors, spreadsheets, email—most of the key productivity-software categories haven’t changed that much in decades. But a startup called Coda is trying to shake things up with a service that doesn’t quite fit into any existing category—and aims to make creating an app as easy as creating a document. I spent time with its CEO, investors, and users to learn about [its ambitious plans and why, almost a half-decade into its journey, it still isn’t open to the general public](. —[Harry McCracken]( [To turn docs into apps, Coda had to rethink productivity from scratch]( [To turn docs into apps, Coda had to rethink productivity from scratch]( This new service looks a little like a word processor and a little like a spreadsheet. But it’s trying to move beyond 40 years of software history. [The most important design tool you’re not using]( [The most important design tool you’re not using]( It’ll be love at first sight. [Should we break up the tech giants? Not if you ask the economists who take money from them]( [Should we break up the tech giants? Not if you ask the economists who take money from them]( This week’s FTC hearings on the growing power of companies like Amazon, Facebook, and Google only included economists who have taken money, directly and indirectly, from giant corporations that have a stake in the debate. [This smart coffee mug can track your caffeine intake]( [This smart coffee mug can track your caffeine intake]( Will it stop your coffee addiction? Spoiler: No. [Serena Williams, Amal Clooney, and others on policing women’s anger]( [Serena Williams, Amal Clooney, and others on policing women’s anger]( An actress, a lawyer, an academic, and even a former NFL coach weigh in on the double standard women face when expressing their emotions and how they can navigate it. [These stunning satellite images show how growing cities change the planet]( [These stunning satellite images show how growing cities change the planet]( See Las Vegas quickly swallow up the desert and suck up its water source–and other images of the balance between nature and our cities [75% of people think this AI artist is human]( [75% of people think this AI artist is human]( One piece recently sold for $16,000 at an auction. [4 ways the people around you are secretly judging your management potential]( [4 ways the people around you are secretly judging your management potential]( Even in informal interactions, people are judging your leadership credibility. Here’s what they’re asking themselves. [Patagonia is officially endorsing U.S. Senate candidates in Montana and Nevada]( [Patagonia is officially endorsing U.S. Senate candidates in Montana and Nevada]( The brand takes its activism to a new level by endorsing specific candidates for the first time ever. Share This Newsletter Did someone forward you this email? Subscribe [here!]( Like this email? Consider signing up for our other newsletters [here](. Too many emails? Update your subscription preferences [here](. No longer want to receive this newsletter? Unsubscribe [here](. Mansueto Ventures, 7 World Trade Center, New York, NY 10007-2195