REWORK 37signals

In this podcast episode, REWORK host Kimberly Rhodes talks with David Heinemeier Hansson, co-founder of 37signals and CTO, about his personal shift from using Apple products to exploring Linux and Windows platforms. He discusses the expanded platform integration at 37signals, which now includes all three operating systems. Key Takeaways:00:21 - The last straw with Apple06:34 - Discovering Microsoft’s recent improvements and support of developers10:30 - Linux and Windows work well togeth...

In this episode, REWORK host Kimberly Rhodes, talks with Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson, co-founders of 37signals, about the importance of stepping out of the day-to-day operations as a founder. Giving employees room to call the shots can spark new ideas and get things done faster. It also inspires people to think beyond just following orders.Key Takeaways:00:34 - The result of holding your grip too tight in your organization 02:36 - Find the middle ground between projects you ...

Elaine Richards, 37signals' Chief Operating Officer, shakes things up by flipping the script on host, Kimberly Rhodes. They discuss the behind-the-scenes work of producing the REWORK podcast and selecting topics that resonate with the audience. They even dive into Kimberly's background in podcasting and how the podcast has changed over time. Key Takeaways:01:41 - It all started for Kimberly with an event industry podcast05:19 - The process of creating and reviewing the final product10:41...

In this episode of Rework, Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson, co-founders of 37signals, continue their discussion on ambition, focusing on generating ideas and the process of deciding which projects to pursue. They talk about the importance of experimentation, and how they decide which products to maintain or discontinue.Key Takeaways:00:38 - Experimenting and seeing what works in the market03:07 - The more you build, the more ideas you generate09:00 - Determining when a product is com...

In this episode of Rework, host Kimberly Rhodes alongside 37signals co-founders, Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson, talk about the company's renewed sense of ambition and excitement for upcoming projects. They highlight the importance of keeping things fresh, while emphasizing the balance between ambition and practicality.Key Takeaways:00:41 - The source of the company’s ambition explained02:18 - Sticking to fundamentals and simplicity can still have a major impact06:09 - A hefty price...

In this episode, host Kimberly Rhodes chats with 37signals' cofounders Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson about the company's Summer Fridays policy, which grants employees a four-day workweek from May to September. While the perk encourages work-life balance and a feeling of seasonality, there are drawbacks to consider, like reduced productivity.Key Takeaways:00:46 - 37signals' Summer Friday policy and why it was initially introduced03:09 - The trade-offs the company makes with summer h...