Nova
Our Story

Reimagining how
ideas come to life

We believe that great ideas shouldn't be lost in the chaos of traditional note-taking. Nova was born from the vision of creating a seamless bridge between human creativity and artificial intelligence.

Nova team working together

Founded on the belief that thinking should be effortless

In 2023, our founders—former researchers from Stanford and MIT—recognized a fundamental problem: brilliant minds were being held back by clunky, outdated note-taking tools that couldn't keep up with the speed of thought.

We set out to build something different. Not just another note app, but an intelligent companion that understands context, anticipates needs, and seamlessly connects ideas across time and space.

Today, Nova serves thousands of researchers, writers, students, and professionals who demand more from their tools. We're just getting started.

50K+
Active Users
1M+
Notes Created
99.9%
Uptime

Our mission & values

We're guided by principles that put human creativity and privacy at the center of everything we build.

Privacy First

Your thoughts are yours alone. We use end-to-end encryption and zero-knowledge architecture to ensure your ideas remain private and secure.

Human-Centered AI

AI should amplify human creativity, not replace it. Our intelligent features are designed to enhance your natural thinking process.

Accessibility

Great ideas can come from anyone, anywhere. We build inclusive tools that work for people of all abilities and backgrounds.

Open Innovation

We believe in transparency and collaboration. Our development process is guided by user feedback and community input.

Sustainability

We're committed to building technology that's environmentally responsible and contributes to a sustainable future.

Excellence

We obsess over the details. Every feature, every interaction, every pixel is crafted with care and precision.

Culture that inspires

At Nova, we believe that great products come from great people working together. Our culture is built on collaboration, creativity, and continuous learning.

Diversity & Inclusion

We celebrate different perspectives and backgrounds, knowing they make us stronger and more innovative.

Continuous Learning

We invest in our team's growth with learning budgets, conferences, and internal knowledge sharing.

Work-Life Balance

Flexible schedules, remote work options, and unlimited PTO help our team thrive both at work and at home.

Ownership & Impact

Every team member has the autonomy to make decisions and see the direct impact of their work.

Nova team collaboration

Recognition & Awards

Our commitment to innovation and excellence has been recognized by industry leaders and organizations worldwide.

Nova awards and recognition

TechCrunch Startup Battlefield Winner

2024

Recognized as the most innovative productivity startup at TechCrunch Disrupt 2024.

Product Hunt #1 Product of the Day

2024

Topped Product Hunt with over 2,000 upvotes and 500+ comments from the community.

Fast Company Most Innovative Companies

2024

Listed among the top 10 most innovative companies in the productivity software category.

G2 Leader in Note-Taking Software

2024

Ranked #1 in user satisfaction and market presence in G2's quarterly report.

Global reach, local impact

From our headquarters in San Francisco to users around the world, Nova is making productivity accessible to everyone, everywhere.

Nova global presence
150+
Countries
Active users worldwide
25
Languages
Supported in Nova
5
Offices
Across 3 continents
24/7
Support
Around the clock

San Francisco

Headquarters

Our main hub for product development, engineering, and company leadership.

London

European Operations

Supporting our European customers with local sales and customer success teams.

Singapore

Asia-Pacific Hub

Expanding our presence in the fast-growing Asian markets with dedicated teams.

Our journey

From a simple idea to a global platform, here's how Nova has evolved to serve millions of users worldwide.

The Beginning

Founded by Alex Chen and Maria Rodriguez in a small San Francisco apartment.

2020

First Beta Launch

Released our first beta version to 100 early adopters and received overwhelming positive feedback.

2021

Series A Funding

Raised $10M Series A led by Sequoia Capital to accelerate product development.

2022

AI Integration

Launched AI-powered features that revolutionized how users interact with their notes.

2023

Global Expansion

Reached 500,000+ users across 150+ countries and opened offices in London and Singapore.

2024

The Future

Continuing to innovate and expand our platform to serve millions of users worldwide.

2025 & Beyond

Join our mission

We're always looking for talented individuals who share our passion for building tools that help people think better.

Senior Frontend Engineer

San Francisco, CA

Build beautiful, responsive interfaces that millions of users love. Work with React, TypeScript, and modern web technologies.

Full-time Remote OK

AI/ML Engineer

San Francisco, CA

Develop cutting-edge AI features that understand and enhance user productivity. Work with LLMs, NLP, and machine learning.

Full-time Hybrid

Product Designer

London, UK

Design intuitive experiences that make complex workflows feel simple. Lead user research and create beautiful, functional interfaces.

Full-time Remote OK
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Innovation at our core

Our research lab is where the future of note-taking is born. We're constantly exploring new frontiers in AI, natural language processing, and human-computer interaction.

From advanced neural networks that understand context to breakthrough encryption methods that protect privacy, we're pushing the boundaries of what's possible.

Advanced AI Research
Privacy-Preserving Technologies
User Experience Innovation
Nova innovation laboratory

Our journey

From a simple idea to a revolutionary platform.

2023 Q1

The Beginning

Founded by AI researchers with a vision to revolutionize note-taking. Initial prototype development begins.

2023 Q3

Private Beta

Launched private beta with 100 researchers and academics. Gathered crucial feedback on AI-powered features.

2024 Q1

Public Launch

Official public launch with end-to-end encryption and cross-platform sync. Reached 10,000 users in first month.

2024 Q4

Major Expansion

Introduced team collaboration features and advanced AI capabilities. Growing community of 50,000+ users.

2025

The Future

Expanding globally with new AI models, enhanced privacy features, and revolutionary collaboration tools.

Meet the team

We're a diverse group of researchers, engineers, and designers united by our passion for human-centered technology.

Nova team collaboration
AS

Alex Smith

Co-Founder & CEO

Former Stanford AI researcher with 10+ years in machine learning.

MJ

Maria Johnson

Co-Founder & CTO

MIT PhD in Computer Science, expert in distributed systems.

DL

David Lee

Head of Design

Award-winning designer focused on human-centered experiences.

SP

Sarah Park

Head of Security

Cryptography expert ensuring your data stays private and secure.

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