• A Matter of Ambition

  • May 8 2024
  • Length: 28 mins
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A Matter of Ambition

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  • 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


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