Preparing for a Company Meet-up

Twice a year, 37signals brings the entire team together for a company meet-up. In this week’s episode of The REWORK Podcast, co-founders Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson reflect on how these meet-ups began and how they"ve evolved over time. They also discuss how they prepare for the meet-ups and the importance of the venue selection. Key Takeaways:00:50 - Jason shares the early history of 37signals" meet-ups02:18 - Why in-person conferences build deeper connections than online meetings06:57 - How the location and architecture of meeting spaces can elevate the experience15:30 - Weighing the financial cost of a meet-up against the value it delivers18:48 - Memories from the company"s Atlanta gathering22:17 - An inside look at the meet-up agenda 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