Productivity

Cron

Website

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 C

Founded 2019Origin source ↗Checked 2026-09-15

Overview

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.

Company description As recorded 2026-11-08
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ProductivityConsumer appBusinessesIndividual professionalsSubscription

Founders & team

Raphael Schaad

Founder/CEO

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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Founder profile As recorded 2026-09-15
3team members reported
Source-reported As recorded 2026-09-15

Founded 2019 · Source

News & product activity

Sources & observations

Y Combinator

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Website observationwebsite reachable
Last website check2026-11-11
Location · source statedSan Francisco, CA, USA; Remote
Pricing evidenceNo pricing page confirmed
Maturity: Not assessed · 3 of 6 areas documented

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