2017-2019 Foundation Years
From Humble Beginnings to Y Combinator - The collaborative productivity platform takes shape, establishing the foundational DNA that would eventually evolve into Genesis.
"Every great journey begins with a single step. On December 5, 2017, we announced 'Taskade is coming!' We had no idea we were starting the path to Genesis - to a future where one prompt would become one app. But every great platform begins with great collaboration."
🏗️ The Genesis Moment
The foundational years that established collaborative productivity as the bedrock for future AI-powered innovations.
2019 - Growth & Investment Year
🌟 December 17, 2019 — Dark Mode & Calendar Sync
🚀 Highlights:
🌙 Dark Mode - Experience Taskade in dark theme across all platforms
📅 Calendar Syncing - Sync with Apple and Google Calendar
🌍 12 New Languages - International language support added
📱 Mobile Landscape Mode - Enhanced iOS/Android experience
✨ Other Improvements: Notifications on desktop, minimize to system tray, Snapcraft & Linux support, workspace sorting, screen sharing.
💰 October 24, 2019 — $5M Series Seed Investment
🚀 Highlights:
💰 $5M Funding Round - Series Seed from Grishin Robotics and Y Combinator
🎯 Y Combinator Accelerator - Completed prestigious accelerator program
👥 2,000+ Active Teams - Growing user base across industries
🚀 Future Vision - Accelerated product development for remote collaboration
✨ Other Improvements: Expanded team, enhanced product roadmap, better customer support, enterprise features development.
📊 October 1, 2019 — Assign, Roadmap, iOS & Android
🚀 Highlights:
👤 Task Assignment - Assign tasks and projects to team members
📅 Date Ranges - Add start date and time to tasks
🛣️ Roadmap View - Plan, manage, and visualize projects in timeline
📱 Mobile Calendar - View upcoming tasks in unified overview on mobile
✨ Other Improvements: Search across workspaces on mobile, improved performance, enhanced team collaboration features.
📅 July 31, 2019 — Calendar & Org Chart
🚀 Highlights:
📅 Calendar View - Visualize upcoming tasks in unified overview
🏢 Org Chart View - Map organizational structures visually
📱 iOS & Android Updates - Multiple team member assignments, project tagging, template management
🧱 Add Blocks - Enhanced formatting and content blocks
✨ Other Improvements: Better project organization, team assignment capabilities, mobile feature parity.
🧠 July 10, 2019 — Mindmap, Search, Native Apps
🚀 Highlights:
🧠 Mindmap View - Brainstorm with your team and see the big picture
🔍 Global Search - Search tasks, comments, and projects from all workspaces
💻 Native Apps - Download Mac and Windows desktop applications
🎨 Dark Mode Support - Enhanced visual experience with dark theme
✨ Other Improvements: Better ideation and brainstorming, comprehensive search capabilities, native desktop experience.
📋 April 1, 2019 — Tags and Templates
🚀 Highlights:
🏷️ Tags System - Organize and prioritize task lists with tags
📋 Custom Templates - Create templates to automate repetitive workflows
👥 Team Sharing - Tags and templates shared with all workspace members
📊 Progress Tracking - Visual progress bars for tagged projects
✨ Other Improvements: Better project organization, workflow automation, team collaboration enhancements.
📊 February 19, 2019 — Transform Your Task Lists
🚀 Highlights:
📊 Multiple Project Views - Transform lists into different visual formats
📋 List View - Default view for creating and managing tasks
📌 Board View - Kanban-style horizontal workflow visualization
📊 Action View - Table view with due dates and assignments
🧠 Tree Flow (Beta) - Early mindmap functionality (later became Mindmap View)
✨ Other Improvements: Visual project management, flexible workflow options, better task organization.
2018 - Core Features Year
⚡ August 7, 2018 — 5 New Productivity Features
🚀 Highlights:
📁 File Uploads - Attach photos, docs, gifs, and any files anywhere
🎥 Video & Voice Conferencing - Collaborate in real-time with video calls
📅 Due Dates - Never lose track of important deadlines
💬 Comments - In-context discussions on tasks and projects
📝 Format Lists - Checklists, headings, outlines, numbered lists
✨ Other Improvements: Enhanced collaboration capabilities, better task management, improved team communication.
2017 - Launch Year
🚀 December 5, 2017 — Taskade is Coming!
🚀 Highlights:
🎉 Official Announcement - Welcome to the Taskade blog
🚀 Beta Launch - Open beta now live for early users
📧 Support Channel - Community support at [email protected]
🎯 Vision Statement - Building the future of team collaboration
✨ Foundation: The beginning of Taskade's journey to revolutionize remote team collaboration and productivity.
Key Milestones 2017-2019
🏗️ Foundation Building:
2017: Platform conception and beta launch
2018: Core productivity features (uploads, video chat, due dates, comments)
2019: Multiple project views, advanced features, major funding round
📈 Growth Metrics:
From beta to 2,000+ active teams
$5M Series Seed funding from top-tier investors
International expansion with 12 language support
Cross-platform apps (Web, iOS, Android, Mac, Windows, Linux)
🎯 Vision Realized:
Remote-native collaboration platform
Unified workspace for distributed teams
Real-time synchronization across all devices
Template-based workflow automation
🏗️ The Genesis Foundation
2017-2019's Essential Contributions to Genesis:
The foundational DNA that would evolve into living software:
🎉 The Vision - December 5, 2017: "Taskade is coming!" - The journey begins
👥 Collaborative Core - Real-time synchronization and team-first design
🎨 Visual Flexibility - Multiple views (List, Board, Action, Mindmap) for diverse thinking
💰 Growth Validation - $5M funding and Y Combinator validation of the vision
From a simple beta announcement to a funded platform serving thousands of teams, these foundation years established the collaborative DNA that would eventually give birth to intelligent agents and Genesis applications.
Next in the Genesis Timeline: 2020 Remote Collaboration - Essential Infrastructure for Distributed Teams
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