About Cairn
Calm tools for ambitious teams.
We started Cairn after one too many launches that slipped quietly. Our goal is simple: make the honest state of a project obvious to everyone, all the time.
Why “Cairn”
Small markers that keep everyone on the path.
On a mountain trail, a cairn is a stack of stones left by the people ahead of you. It doesn't carry you up the hill — it just shows you, clearly, where the path goes.
That's the job we want software to do for teams. Since 2021 we've grown from four people in a borrowed office to a remote team of 70, helping 2,400 companies mark the way from kickoff to launch.
2021
founded
70
people, 11 countries
2,400
customer teams
Our principles
Four promises we make to every team.
Honest by default
Status comes from the work itself, so a plan can't look greener than it is.
Calm, not noisy
Fewer, smarter notifications. You hear about what changed and why it matters.
People over output
Plans should fit the team, not the other way round. Capacity is a feature, not an afterthought.
Your data stays yours
No selling, no training on your content, and a one-click export whenever you want it.
Leadership
The people behind the path.
EV
Elena Varga
Co-founder & CEO
SO
Samuel Okafor
Co-founder & CTO
HS
Hana Sato
Head of Design
RM
Ravi Menon
VP Customer Success
Your next project deserves a clear path.
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