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EFFECTIVE INTERNATIONAL BRAND NAMES (4 MINUTE READ)
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Supernormal streamlines meeting notes, prep, and insights. It integrates with Google Meet, Zoom, and Microsoft Teams, providing features such as in-meeting agendas, task tracking, and automatic transcription. Users can also sync notes with Salesforce and Asana, allowing actionable follow-ups.
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The last day of Product Drive takes place today with speakers like Anthony Pierri, Wes Bush, and David Pereira covering topics on GTM strategy, product analytics, and growth. Replays of past talks are available for free.
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