Yac

Overview

Yac is a messaging platform designed to reduce meeting fatigue by enabling 'async' voice and screen sharing. Instead of hopping on a 30-minute Zoom call, users can send short, voice-over-screen recordings that recipients can listen to at their own pace. It focuses on maintaining the nuance of voice without the 'interruption' of a live call.

What it does

• Allows for instant voice and video 'Yacs' (short async messages).
• Includes screen recording with drawing tools for visual walkthroughs.
• Provides automated transcriptions for all voice messages.
• Integrates with Slack and Notion to keep communication in context.
• Features 'Yac Links' to share voice messages anywhere on the web.

Who it's for

• Remote-first teams
• Software engineers
• Product designers
• Distributed agencies

Why it works

• Human Nuance: Voice conveys tone better than text, reducing misunderstandings in remote teams.
• No Interruptions: Recipients can respond when they are out of 'deep work' mode.
• Speed: Speaking a message is often 3x faster than typing a complex explanation.
• Accessibility: Searchable transcripts make voice messages as usable as text.

Founder story

Founded in 2018 in Orlando, FL, by Justin Mitchell and Hunter McKinley. After winning a Product Hunt hackathon, the team realized that Slack was too noisy and Zoom was too exhausting. They built Yac (Yelling Across Cubicles) to restore the ease of 'popping by someone's desk' in a remote-first world.

Alternatives

• Loom
• Slack Huddles
• Voxer
• Threads.com

Comparison overview

• Loom: Focused on video; Yac is faster and more voice-centric.
• Slack Huddles: Great for 'sync'; Yac is the specialist for 'async' voice history.
• Yac is the best choice for teams that want to preserve 'deep work' without losing the human connection of talking.