Marcin Czech (@marcin_czech) on X

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Few moves on the PKM chessboard are likely to happen. With

@RoamResearch

and

@NotionHQ

APIs in the wild (2021), we will see a mashup of creativity from #roamcult and the business world. These APIs will be different than anything else we've seen. Based on atomic blocks.

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@NotionHQ

will continue capturing the business market, becoming a dashboard for any process. Their lack of overlap with

@RoamResearch

will be even more visible. People will use them in conjunction.

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@evernote

is wrapping up its architectural overhaul. It was the right call, and now it starts to bear fruits in terms of velocity. Still, it's a long way to go. I hope that the tech/leadership prowess of

@iansmall

will allow him to assess "where the puck is going" in PKM 🤞

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@obsdmd

will continue its seizing of the d-day beach (as in "Crossing the Chasm") 👉 a local 2nd brain However, because of its architecture (markdown) and the revenue model (the cost of fast-growth) - its role in the field is limited. This increases innovation in competition.

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@RoamResearch

will play a unique role as an innovator. It's because of an idea embodied in

@Conaw

and his readiness to deliver it outside of conventional business rules (believer plan, leverage Twitter, pushing innovations early) + Ideas are bulletproof youtu.be/8WZ0XSf23rs?t=…

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See this ted talk (by

@Conaw

) and match it with what has happened since then. No matter what tools you are using. Zoom out for a sec and appreciate the

@RoamResearch

Team for leading us into the future. P.S I use Roam + Notion + Bear + Apple Notes