A Matter of Ambition

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 explained 02:18 - Sticking to fundamentals and simplicity can still have a major impact 06:09 - A hefty price tag on software doesn’t mean it’s good 11:29 - How 37signals structures teams for new product development 18:17 - Uncertainty can serve as adventure the exact path to success is not known 22:32 - A change in priorities is often necessary to fuel ambition 24:59 - The motivation is to make products better Links and Resources: Books by 37signals Sign up for a 30-day free trial at Basecamp.com HEY World | HEY The REWORK podcast The Rework Podcast on YouTube The 37signals Dev Blog 37signals on YouTube @37signals on X