Why We're Building Lower The Noise
We built more tools to solve the problem of too many tools. Added more channels to manage our channels. Created more processes to handle our processes. Something isn't working.
As Product Managers, we're caught in this spiral. Every tool promises to make life easier, yet somehow we end up with more complexity, not less. Our days are fragmented into tiny pieces: switching between standups, translating feedback across tools, chasing updates in endless Slack threads.
The Reality of Modern Product Management
Last month, our team tracked the noise:
- 48 meetings (just standups!)
- An average of 228 daily Slack notifications
- 9 essential tools checked daily (Linear, Jira, Slack, Gmail, Notion, Figma, GitHub, Notion Calendar, Drive)
- 2.5 hours per day switching between different contexts (impossible to track fully, but we tried to measure and estimate this based on our calendar and task tracking)
Each interruption carries a cost. Every context switch leaves a trace of mental fatigue. Important decisions get buried under urgent notifications.
A Different Path Forward
We're not building another "do everything" tool. Instead, we're asking: How can we help Product Managers focus on what truly matters?
The answer isn't adding more—it's cutting through the noise. Surfacing the right information at the right time. Bringing context when you need it, silence when you don't.
Starting with Understanding
We're beginning with the core of product work: meetings and updates. Understanding how information flows, where context gets lost, and how we can make it better.
Our approach is different:
- No more tools to manage your tools
- No more notifications about your notifications
- No more processes to manage your processes
Just clarity when you need it most.
Join Us on This Journey
We're building this in public because the best solutions come from shared experiences and real feedback. Here's how you can be part of this journey:
- Share your experiences in the comments
- Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly updates
- Join our waitlist for early access
What's your biggest challenge with information overload? How do you currently handle it?
Let's build a calmer, more focused future for product management together,
Natalia G.
Product Manager & Co-founder at Lower The Noise