Today's podcast covers:1. [You asked: We don't sell saddles here](https://buildingslack.com/you-asked/)Welcome to Pocket to Podcast. Today we have 1 article covering a transformative perspective within a tech company.In July 2013, just before the Preview Release of Slack, Stewart Butterfield shared an internal memo titled "We Don't Sell Saddles Here," which was later published online in February 2014 coinciding with Slack's public launch. John O'Nolan, CEO of Ghost, inquired about the internal reaction to this memo at the time and how it has aged in hindsight. This memo, as recounted by those within the company, raised their aspirations and broadened the scope of their efforts, marking a pivotal moment in Slack's development.Stewart Butterfield's essay was aimed at setting a strategic plan for Slack to define and own a new and potentially massive market by crafting a compelling narrative about a better way of working. It emphasized the necessity of delivering a high-quality product that provided an experience "as smooth as lacquered mahogany." The essay served as a call to action fo...Generated by Pocket to Podcast